Battle of Valcour Bay, took place on October 11, 1776
The battle is generally regarded as one of the first naval battles of the American Revolutionary War, and one of the first fought by the United States Navy.
Most of the ships in the American fleet under the command of Benedict Arnold were captured or destroyed by a British force
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Valcour_Island
> Battle of Valcour Bay, took place on October 11, 1776
> The battle is generally regarded as one of the first naval battles of the American Revolutionary War, and one of the first fought by the United States Navy.
> Most of the ships in the American fleet under the command of Benedict Arnold were captured or destroyed by a British force
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Valcour_Island