The Burning of HMS Gaspee

In the midst of increased tariffs and enforcement of the Navigation Acts, an angry group of merchants, plantation owners, and residents of Providence, Rhode Island slipped out under the cover of darkness on June 10, 1772, and boarded HMS Gaspee. After a short battle, the Rhode Islanders burned the British vessel, and shot and wounded its commander, Lt. William Duddingston. The Gaspee Affair, as it came to be known, was the result of increased tensions between colonists and the British government. My guest for this episode is Michael Troy, of American Revolution Podcast. Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is written, edited, and produced by Rich Napolitano. All episodes can be found at https://www.shipwrecksandseadogs.com. Original theme music by Sean Sigfried. Go AD-FREE by becoming a Patreon Officer's Club Member! Join at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/shipwreckspod⁠⁠⁠ Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Merchandise is available! ⁠⁠https://shop.shipwrecksandseadogs.com⁠⁠ You can support the podcast with a donation of any amount at: ⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/shipwreckspod⁠⁠ Join the Into History Network for ad-free access to this and many other fantastic history podcasts! ⁠⁠https://www.intohistory.com/shipwreckspod⁠⁠ Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs ⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow on BlueSky⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow on Threads⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow on Facebook⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices