War of 1812: Privateers

On the 18th June 1812 the United States declared war on Great Britain
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the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the conflict was signed on 24th December 1814.

Whilst much has been published on the American privateers – little or nothing, has been written on those who set out from the ports of Great Britain – until now…….


The Rachel of Greenock engages the Saratoga of New York
12th December 1813
Radio 4 Making History 15th May 2012
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