After German U-boats torpedoed numerous British ships, a 2,700-strong fleet of cheap- and-cheerful "Libertyships" was introduced to replace the lost vessels, providing a lifeline for the 29 British.
在德国的 U 型潜艇用鱼雷击沉了大量的英国船只之后，一支由2700艘廉价而令人欢呼的“自由船”船队被引进来，以替换失去的船只，为29名英国人提供了一条救生索。
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About midnight, watched by a large crowd, Adams and a small group of Sons of Liberty disguised as Mohawk Indians boarded the ships and jettisoned the tea.