Adam Hyler

Adam Hyler (1735–1782) 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.

The Monmouth County Chapter of Hudson River Sloop Clearwater operates an Tuckerton Bay Sailing Garvey that is named after Adam Hyler.

External links

* [http://www.doublegv.com/ggv/battles/whaleboat.html Whaleboat wars]
* [http://www.othergods.org/phtoPirates/piratescripts/huylerspeech.html Other Gods: Adam Hyler]
* [http://www.westjerseyhistory.org/books/battlesmunn/partfive.shtml West Jersey History]
* [http://www.njarchives.org/links/guides/sle00018.html Petition of Hyler's Crew]
* [http://www.mcclearwater.org/esp.php Monmouth County Friends of Clearwater Boat page]