Landing at Kip's Bay
- When
- September 15, 1776
- Where
- Kip's Bay, Manhattan, on the East River
- Part of
- British Invasion of New York
British naval fire routed American militia, letting Howe's troops land unopposed on Manhattan on September 15, 1776.
On September 15, 1776, during the New York and New Jersey campaign, British naval forces in the East River delivered heavy advance fire that caused the inexperienced American militia guarding the landing area to flee. The British then landed unopposed at Kip's Bay, a site offering deep water near the shore and a large meadow for mustering troops. Washington and his aides arrived from Harlem Heights soon after the landing began but were unable to rally the panicked militia. Skirmishes afterward resulted in the British capturing a number of American militiamen.
Sources
- Landing at Kip's Bay Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-26
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