British Approach and Landing
- When
- May–June 1776
- Where
- Long Island and Sullivan's Island, South Carolina
- Part of
- Battle of Sullivan's Island
The delayed British expedition reached the Carolina coast in May 1776, landing troops on Long Island near Sullivan's Island in early June.
Delayed by logistical concerns and bad weather, the expedition reached the coast of North Carolina in May 1776. Arriving in early June, troops landed on Long Island (now Isle of Palms), near Sullivan's Island, where Moultrie commanded a partially constructed fort, in preparation for a naval bombardment and land assault. Moultrie noticed a British scout boat apparently seeking landing points, and troops occupied the northern end of Sullivan's Island.
Sources
- Battle of Sullivan's Island Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
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