The Bradford was a schooner-rigged privateer boat launched from Bristol in 1779. It was named for Deputy Governor William Bradford. It carried one swivel gun and nine men. In August, 1779, the Bradford was involved in the capture of an unknown armed boat. In September, it was involved in the capture of the two-masted boat Dolphin, carrying cheese and provisions.
Known crew members of the Bradford Include:
Captain: Sion Martindale
First Lieutenant: Sheffield Atwood
Second Lieutenant: Gideon Casey
Captain of Marines: Peleg Cranston
Armourer: J. Fowler
Sailors: Samuel Royal Paine
