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Why was the cutter gaspee burned down?

On June 9, 1772 the British revenue schooner, Cutter Gaspee, ran aground in Rhode Island. Colonists set fire to the ship during the night.


The british customs schooner that ran around providence Rhode Island and was attacked and burned by colonists?

Gaspeé


What was the gaspee doing?

Gaspee was a boat for the British to sail on


What did colonists do to a british ship called the gaspee affair?

The colonists from Rhode Island went to the Gaspee on June 10, 1773 and surrounded the boat. They then took all the crew members as prisoners and shot at the captain, Lt. Duddington, but he wasn't killed. When the crew was off the ship, the Rhode Islanders, lead by John Brown, looted and burned the ship. The Gaspee then exploded from the fire.


What is the name of the English revenue ship burned at rhode island during the revolutionary war?

The Gaspee was the British vessel that went aground while chasing colonial smugglers near RI. The locals boarded and burned the ship and its cargo.


When did Colonials burn Gaspee?

1772


The Boston Massacre and the Gaspee Affair?

Boston massacre- killing of 5 men when soldiers were at the coloniesGaspee affair- the torching of the schooner Gaspee


Where was Lt Duddington when the Gaspee was attacked?

in bed


Who led the attack on the British schooner the Gaspee?

John Brown


What was the British ship used to chase colonial smugglers?

Gaspee


When did the colonists burn Gaspee?

June 10th, 1772


Who was the only casualty in Gaspee affair?

Lieutenant William Dudingston