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August · 03-02-08, 03:30 AM

The American privateer General Arnold, a 20-gun brigantine, grounded off Plymouth Massachusetts during the great Christmas blizzard of 1778. Unable to reach the vessel by boat due to the weather and ice floes blocking the harbor, Plymouth residents took three whole days to build a causeway out to the stricken ship where they rescued 36 survivors, all that survived the wait out of a crew of nearly 100.

Local legend has it that the ship grounded on the same day that Benedict Arnold made his decision to turn traitor.

03-02-08, 03:30 AM	#37
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,198 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The American privateer General Arnold, a 20-gun brigantine, grounded off Plymouth Massachusetts during the great Christmas blizzard of 1778. Unable to reach the vessel by boat due to the weather and ice floes blocking the harbor, Plymouth residents took three whole days to build a causeway out to the stricken ship where they rescued 36 survivors, all that survived the wait out of a crew of nearly 100. Local legend has it that the ship grounded on the same day that Benedict Arnold made his decision to turn traitor. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see. Last edited by August; 03-02-08 at 03:42 AM.