Battle of Valcour Island

Prompt: Imagine you are a member of the USS Philadelphia on Lake Champlain during the year 1776.  Your mission is to stop the invading British navy.  I want you think cramp quarters of your boat, reflect on how long you’ve been on the water, and discuss some of the hardships you’ve had to overcome.  Also, I want you to discuss any apprehensions you might have about confronting the British in open warfare on the lake (think about how small the boat is and how grapeshot and cannon balls could rip the ship apart).