The Battle of Cape Porpoise (Goat Island)
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.
Marker is on Pier Road, on the left when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
