Liberty Threatened: Maine in 1775


Capt. Mowat's warning to Falmouth, 1775

Capt. Mowat's warning to Falmouth, 1775
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Maine Historical Society

On October 18, 1775, Mowat -- who previously had been taken hostage in Falmouth -- warned residents to evacuate before his ship, the Canceaux, opened fire.

He offered refuge aboard the British ships to loyalists.

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