On the 18th June 1812 the United States declared war on Great Britain ~ 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 |
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