Massacre at Long Beach
October 25, 1782, a British vassel ran aground near Barnegat City and was captured by patriot militiamen under Capt. Andrew Steelman. That night, while sleeping on the beach, Steelman and his men were massacred by Tory raiders led by John Bacon.
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Marker data: New Jersey Historical Commission
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