The Becky Phipps - Taylors Island MD
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 28.174 W 076° 17.651
18S E 387100 N 4258709
This cannon was captured in 1814 from a tender of the British ship of war "Dauntless". Lieut. Phipps and crew of 17 men and one colored woman were taken prisoners at James' Point.
Waymark Code: WM16NMG
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 09/04/2022
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TEXT on the historical marker:
The Becky Phipps
This cannon was captured in 1814 from a tender of the British ship of war "Dauntless".
Lieut. Phipps and crew of 17 men and one colored woman were taken prisoners at James' Point by Capt. Joseph Stewart's company of militia composed of men from Taylor's Island and Tobacco Stick.
Group that erected the marker: Dorset Chapter D.A.R.
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Taylors Island Road
Taylors Island, MD United States
21669
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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