OKay for those who are not familiar with the first thread here it is.
http://https://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=81258
So I've decided to revisit the idea with a more realistic edge.
Aug. 1775 at George Washington's urging Rhode Island equips a small squadron to seize a stockpile of gun powder on the island of Bermuda. The raid is successful and Washington receives the powder.
Sept. 1775 The Continental Congress decides that despite it being the maddest idea in the world it would still be prudent(following Rhode Island's example)to at least attempt to harass the British at sea while also seizing important supplies for the Continental Army.
POD there is also a decision taken that it wold be unwise to dilute power in the hands of a few unaccountable individuals, rather than have a single man accountable to the Congress. Thus Robert Morris is made Executive for Naval Affairs.
Congress authorizes the construction of 13 frigates and the fitting out of ships for expeditions against the Bahamas and Quebec. A force also sails to the Chesapeake with the intent of putting and end to Lord Dunmore's piratical tyranny.
Nov. 1775
Quebec HMS Lizard(24) and HMS Hunter(12) lay at anchor above Quebec attempting to interdict any crossing of the St. Lawrence by Arnold. However with a good westerly wind at their backs and American squadron comprising the Alfred(24), Columbus(20) sail up the St. Lawrence pass the batteries at cape diamont too engage the British men-of-war. After a furious half-hour engagement both the of His Majesties ships strike their colors. the Continental proceed to mop up the rest of the British traffic in the St. Lawrence seizing the many British merchant men and replenishing Arnold's flagging numbers the Continentals and their prizes set sail towards Boston before their enclosed by winter ice.
Dec. 1775 while bombarding Norfolk, Virginia Lord Dunmore's squadron is spies through his scope a number of ships flying the British ensign moving towards his not thinking anything of it until when the ships are nearly on top of him they open raking fired into his ships after just over 15 minutes of fighting the British squadron capitulates.
That same night Arnold and Montgomery storm Quebec.
Note:in OTL HMS Lizard mounted a carronade killed Montgomery and halted the American assault.
1776
March 3-17 Nassau in the Bahamas is raided by Continental Ships
Jan-March The 13 Frigates authorized by Congress are launched and put to sea.
http://https://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=81258
So I've decided to revisit the idea with a more realistic edge.
Aug. 1775 at George Washington's urging Rhode Island equips a small squadron to seize a stockpile of gun powder on the island of Bermuda. The raid is successful and Washington receives the powder.
Sept. 1775 The Continental Congress decides that despite it being the maddest idea in the world it would still be prudent(following Rhode Island's example)to at least attempt to harass the British at sea while also seizing important supplies for the Continental Army.
POD there is also a decision taken that it wold be unwise to dilute power in the hands of a few unaccountable individuals, rather than have a single man accountable to the Congress. Thus Robert Morris is made Executive for Naval Affairs.
Congress authorizes the construction of 13 frigates and the fitting out of ships for expeditions against the Bahamas and Quebec. A force also sails to the Chesapeake with the intent of putting and end to Lord Dunmore's piratical tyranny.
Nov. 1775
Quebec HMS Lizard(24) and HMS Hunter(12) lay at anchor above Quebec attempting to interdict any crossing of the St. Lawrence by Arnold. However with a good westerly wind at their backs and American squadron comprising the Alfred(24), Columbus(20) sail up the St. Lawrence pass the batteries at cape diamont too engage the British men-of-war. After a furious half-hour engagement both the of His Majesties ships strike their colors. the Continental proceed to mop up the rest of the British traffic in the St. Lawrence seizing the many British merchant men and replenishing Arnold's flagging numbers the Continentals and their prizes set sail towards Boston before their enclosed by winter ice.
Dec. 1775 while bombarding Norfolk, Virginia Lord Dunmore's squadron is spies through his scope a number of ships flying the British ensign moving towards his not thinking anything of it until when the ships are nearly on top of him they open raking fired into his ships after just over 15 minutes of fighting the British squadron capitulates.
That same night Arnold and Montgomery storm Quebec.
Note:in OTL HMS Lizard mounted a carronade killed Montgomery and halted the American assault.
1776
March 3-17 Nassau in the Bahamas is raided by Continental Ships
Jan-March The 13 Frigates authorized by Congress are launched and put to sea.