Hussar (1812 ship)
| History | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Name: | Hussar |
| Owner: | John Hollins, John Smith Hollins, William Hollins, & Michael McBlair |
| Builder: | Talbot County, Maryland |
| Launched: | 1812 |
| Captured: | 25 May 1814 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen: | 211 (bm) |
| Length: | 96 ft (29.3 m) |
| Beam: | 24 ft (7.3 m) |
| Depth of hold: | 10 ft 3 in (3.1 m) |
| Sail plan: | Schooner |
| Complement: |
|
| Armament: |
|
Hussar was an American privateer active during the War of 1812. Hussar was launched in 1812 and made several cruises, first two as a letter of marque, and two as a privateer, but apparently without success. HMS Saturn captured her.
On 25 May 1814 Saturn captured Hussar at 40°8′N 73°28′W / 40.133°N 73.467°W after a four-hour chase. Hussar was armed with one 12-pounder gun and nine 12-pounder carronades, eight of which she threw overboard during the chase. Her complement consisted of 98 men. She had been in commission for only a week and had left New York the previous evening for her first cruise, bound for Newfoundland; she was provisioned for a four-month cruise. Nash described her as "coppered, copper-fastened, and sails remarkably fast".
Hussar was condemned at the Vice admiralty court, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Notes
Citations
References
...
Wikipedia