This is cool..
THE FIRST NAVAL BATTLE OF THE REVOLUTION HAPPENED RIGHT HERE IN BUZZARDS BAY - West Island held prisoners of war.
West Island became host to over 15 British sailors as the first prisoners of war of The United States Navy on May 14, 1775.
Legend and piece meal history has it that the first naval battle of the Revolution was fought off the shores of West Island, within sight of today's Town Beach. Video link:
https://youtu.be/WkUsx3ThqzE