Battle of Bloody Marsh 1742
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 7 July 1742 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1742 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | War of Jenkins' Ear | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 31.1567, -81.3797 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Bloody Marsh took place on July 18, 1742 (new style) between Spanish and British forces on St. Simons Island, part of the Province of Georgia, resulting in a victory for the British. Part of the War of Jenkins' Ear, the battle was for the British fortifications of Fort Frederica and Fort St. Simons, with the strategic goal the sea routes and inland waters they controlled. With the victory, the Province of Georgia established undisputed claim to the island. The British also won the Battle of Gully Hole Creek, which took place on the island the same day.
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Nearby battles
- Frederica naval action 1778 · 6 km
- Battle of Gully Hole Creek 1742 · 7 km
- Battle of Fort Peter 1815 · 46 km
- Battle of Altamaha Bridge 1864 · 70 km
- Battle of Alligator Creek Bridge 1778 · 79 km
- Battle of Thomas Creek 1777 · 82 km
Other battles of the War of Jenkins' Ear
- Battle of Bloody Mose 1740
- Siege of St. Augustine (1740) 1740
- Battle of Cartagena de Indias 1741
- Invasion of Cuba (1741) 1741
- Battle of La Guaira 1743
- Action of 18 March 1748 1748
- Battle of Havana (1748) 1748
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