Adam Hyler
Male, Deceased Person
1735 – 1782
Who was Adam Hyler?
Adam Hyler, born in Wurttemberg, Germany, was a privateer and whaleboat captain during the American War for Independence. He harassed the British fleet in the New York harbor area, destroying ships and capturing crews. Hyler lived in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Adam Hyler made several major raids on Sandy Hook and New York Harbor. On the evening of Friday, October 5, 1781, he led 6 whaleboats with his Sloop "Revenge" and captured British Prisoners, provisions and burnt many ships
The Monmouth County Chapter of Hudson River Sloop Clearwater operates a Tuckerton Bay Sailing Garvey that is named after Adam Hyler.
Sea Scout Ship 24, a unit of Sea Scouting, based in Staten Island, NY is named in honor of Adam Hyler.
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