It was nearly three thousand miles from the main base of supplies and, though the British navy kept the channel open, transports were constantly falling prey to daring privateers and fleet American war vessels.

它距离主要补给基地近三千英里，尽管英国海军保持航道畅通， 但运输不断成为大胆的私掠船和美国舰队的牺牲品。