American Privateer Anaconda-- Part 1: Just the Facts

From Three Decks Forum  Also HMS Anaconda in Wikipedia.

Nathaniel Shale also commanded this privateer and was in charge when it captured the British ship Express Packet January 4, 1813.

Launched 1812, commissioned 1813.  Home Port was New York City.  Built to be a privateer.  Brig

Captured November 7, 1813.  Became the HMS Anaconda.

102.6 feet long  beam 29 feet, 160 crew.

Commanded 1813 by Nathaniel Shale.

--Brock-Perry