The Battle of Cape Porpoise (Goat Island)

The Battle of Cape Porpoise (Goat Island) (HM11O8)

Location: Kennebunkport, ME 04046 Bristol County
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Country: United States of America
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N 43° 21.949', W 70° 25.868'

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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. Lieut. James Burnham of this town was killed.

This tablet was erected August 8, 1921.
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HM NumberHM11O8
Series This marker is part of the Daughters of the American Revolution series
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Year Placed1921
Placed ByMaine State Council, Daughters of the American Revolution
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Monday, October 27th, 2014 at 10:50am PDT -07:00
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Photo Credits: [1] RUSS KNOWLES  
Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)19T E 384044 N 4802433
Decimal Degrees43.36581667, -70.43113333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 43° 21.949', W 70° 25.868'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds43° 21' 56.94" N, 70° 25' 52.08" W
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Area Code(s)207
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 79 Pier Rd, Kennebunkport ME 04046, US
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