Battle of Cape Porpoise (Goat Island) - Cape Porpoise ME
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Don.Morfe
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August 8, 1782, a British ship of 18 guns attacked a small force of inhabitants gathered on Goat Island and was driven away by severe musket fire, losing 17 men.
Waymark Code: WM1357D
Location: Maine, United States
Date Posted: 09/18/2020
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Battle of Cape Porpoise (Goat Island)-August 8, 1782, a British ship of 18 guns attacked a small force of inhabitants gathered on Goat Island and was driven away by severe musket fire, losing 17 men. Lieut. James Burnham of this town was killed.
This tablet was erected August 8, 1921.
LOCATION: Marker is in Cape Porpoise, Maine, in York County. Marker is on Pier Road, on the left when traveling south. Marker is at a scenic lookout adjacent to the parking lot at the end of Pier Road.
Postal address: 77 Pier Road, Cape Porpoise ME 04014,
Name of Battle:
Battle of Cape Porpoise (Goat Island)
Name of War: American Revolutionary War
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 08/08/1782
Entrance Fee: Not Listed
Parking: Not Listed
Date of Battle (End): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.
In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.