"Fueling Independence: Nassau, Bahamas 1776" (1 Viewer)

[PolarBear]

In March 1776, Captain Samuel Nicholas and 234 Continental Marines (established by Congress in 1775 as an amphibious landing force to be used in conjunction with the Continental Navy) landed on the island of New Providence in the Bahamas with the objective of seizing the capital at Nassau and the stores of gunpowder and weapons (desperately need by Washington's army) housed at the nearby Forts Montagu and Nassau. Although the forts were protected by 140 militia, the Marine's landing was unopposed and so they subsequently told the British that they would not harm anyone if they were allowed to take the gunpowder and weapons stored there. The British agreed but tricked them by spiriting away 162 barrels of gunpowder. Although the Marines only found a small quantity of gunpowder remaining, they did capture 58 cannons, 15 mortars, and 16,000 pieces of small shot. The fleet and the Marines sailed home to their naval base at New London, Connecticut, arriving there on April 8,1776, two months before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Captain Nicholas was promoted to Major (the only one in the Continental Marines) for his efforts. Our scene depicts a Marine sentry reporting to Nicholas on the small number of barrels of gunpowder so far found in the forts.

 

[Scott]

I'm saving that one. My Father-in-law is a Marine Vet and might like that photo. You may have to put watermarks or a copy-right on your work.

 

[1879fanatic]

I'm saving that one. My Father-in-law is a Marine Vet and might like that photo. You may have to put watermarks or a copy-right on your work.

Must happily second Scott's comments...Mine is also an outspoken JH, and would love it also! Great background also, Randy!
Mike

 

[Lewey Gun Vick]

Randy, this is going in my top 10 favorites of your photos! Great layout and presentation! Bravo!

 

[theBaron]

Great photo, Randy! Whose figures are they? Do you happen to have the Frontline Colonial Classics depicting (loosely) the Tun Tavern and the first Marine recruiting?

Prost!
Brad

 

[PolarBear]

Great photo, Randy! Whose figures are they? Do you happen to have the Frontline Colonial Classics depicting (loosely) the Tun Tavern and the first Marine recruiting?

Prost!
Brad

Brad

They are K&C and still available from many dealers. No I don't have the Frontline set. Is the Colonial Classics line still being made?

Randy

 

[The Lt.]

Brad

They are K&C and still available from many dealers. No I don't have the Frontline set. Is the Colonial Classics line still being made?

Randy

Randy they seem to be with quite a selection check Frontline's Colonial Classics www.frontline-figures.com another outstanding lesson in history brought to us in verse and photo.....Joe

 

[PolarBear]

Randy they seem to be with quite a selection check Frontline's Colonial Classics www.frontline-figures.com another outstanding lesson in history brought to us in verse and photo.....Joe

Yes they are on the Frontline site but I was told by a dealer they were not currently in production and that they were out of stock.

 

[theBaron]

Hi, Randy, I had heard the same thing about the Colonial Classics line. I see sets on eBay from time to time, and at shows. Green's Collectibles has some sets that he brings along to shows here in the East Coast (eg, Hackensack, Langhorne, MFCA), I think it was he who told me that they're currently not being produced.

I don't recall seeing a note at Frontline's site about their status, but I haven't been back there in a while.

Prost!
Brad

 

[REVWARBUFF]

What a great scene you set up here. It depicts a part of the AWI that so few are aware of.