The letter of marque giving Capt. Sturdivant permission to take offensive action against British shipping
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History | |
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Name: | Reaper |
General characteristics | |
Type: | Schooner |
Tons burthen: | 206 (bm) |
Propulsion: | Sail |
Complement: | 75 |
Armament: | 6 carriage guns |
Reaper was a privateer schooner commanded by Captain Ephraim Sturdivant during the War of 1812. Captain Sturdivant was officially charged by President James Madison to use the ship to attack British shipping.