From History of American privateers.
Six privateers operated out of Norfolk, Virginia.
CHANCE: One-gun schooner, Capt. W. Derick, 84 tons
FOUR FRIENDS: one-gun schooner, Capt. T. Rooke, 46 tons
FRANKLIN: 2-gun schooner, Capt. J. Glenn, 23 tons
GEORGE WASHINGTON: three-gun schooner, Capt. S. Sissin
These four didn't accomplish much, if anything according to records.
Also, the privateer Dash with took the first prize of the War of 1812, the British government schooner Whiting.
Then, there was the privateer Roger which was much more successful. I'll be writing about it tomorrow. --Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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