The HMS Nimrod was built in Ipswich, England, in 1812 and fitted out in Sherness. It arrived off New England some time in 1813 and was part of a squadron of British ships under Commander Paget of the HMS Superb and HMS Recruit which captured the American ship Retaliation. The Nimrod began "preying" on American shipping and coastal towns in early October along Cape Cod.
On December 6, 1813, the Nimrod captured the schooner Hitta Franklin and, shortly afterwards the Chili with 1240 barrels of whale oil.
The British squadron was stationed at Tarpaulin Cove in Naushon Island, a place well-known by whalers and privateers. There was an inn there owned by a Mr. Slocum. On Jan. 13, 1814, he overheard the crew of the Nimrod discussing an upcoming attack on Falmouth, Massachusetts, to capture two brass cannons reported to be there. He alerted Falmouth.
--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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