Turtle Gut Inlet, Historic inlet in Wildwood Crest, United States.
The waterway connected Richardson and Grassy Sounds with the Atlantic Ocean, maintaining three feet of water depth on its navigational bar.
The Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet in June 1776 marked a naval victory for the Continental Navy against British forces blocking supply routes to Philadelphia.
The inlet remained a central point for maritime trade and defense operations during the American Revolutionary period, enabling supply movements through Delaware Bay.
The inlet was permanently filled in 1922, resulting in the connection of Two Mile Beach with Five Mile Beach, creating the current configuration of Wildwood Crest.
Lieutenant Richard Wickes became the first New Jersey casualty of the Revolutionary War during the naval engagement at this strategic water passage.
Location: Cape May County
GPS coordinates: 38.95944,-74.85250
Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:50
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