The War of 1812 saw the apogee of privateering; with the activities of American privateers greatly adding to the offensive capability of the United States.
The information available on the privateers and letters of marque is far greater than generally realized, with much material held in the uk at www.nationalarchives.gov.uk

This site aims to make this information, particularly on American POWs, more widely available.

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