05/12/2026
🇺🇸 May 9, 1776 — American Gunboats Challenged the British Navy ⚓
250 years ago, thirteen small American galleys on the Delaware River stood against two powerful British warships, HMS Roebuck and HMS Liverpool.
Though lightly armed, these brave crews held their ground and helped drive the British ships back downriver. The battle ended in a tactical draw, but it proved that American determination could challenge the mighty Royal Navy.
As John Adams wrote:
“The Men of War came off second best.”
This encounter helped erase the fear of British naval power and strengthened the spirit of independence.
🇺🇸 250 Years Later, We Honor the Courage That Helped Shape America.