Just prior to this event, a meeting at Old South Meeting House ended with members of the Sons of Liberty streaming to Griffith's Wharf dressed as Mohawks.
The William was destroyed before reaching this event and a related event saw the burning of the Peggy Stewart. Similar events were prevented in Charleston and Philadelphia and Charles O'Connor was stripped naked and sent home for thievery during this event. The Beaver, Eleanor, and Dartmouth weren't allowed by Governor Thomas (*) Hutchinson to return to England, leading to this event. Just prior to this event, a meeting at Old South Meeting House ended with members of the Sons of Liberty streaming to Griffith's Wharf dressed as Mohawks. For 10 points, name this 1774 event protesting the Townshend Duties, where the namesake product was emptied into Boston Harbor.
The William was destroyed before reaching this event and a related event saw the burning of the Peggy Stewart.
Boston Tea Party