From the NC War of 1812 Bicentennial Committee, by Jim Greathouse.
The Gunboat 166 was built by Amos Perry around the town of Smithville, North Carolina, near the mouth of the Cape Fear River. This town is now named Southport.
Perry also built gunboats #167 and #168. I imagine they were all built from the same plans as such.
Duty aboard the Alligator was monotonous at best, essentially just sailing along the coasts. Officers and men on it wanted to be transferred to more glamorous duty on an American frigate or other warship. The idea of getting prize money was especially enticing.
Desertion and diseases meant that the ship was always looking for crew members.
Go Ahead, Bore Me. --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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