Bristol, Rhode Island in the Revolutionary War 1775-1783

Bristol Privateers (War of 1812)

Like in multiple previous wars, several privateer vessels sailed from Bristol during the War of 1812. They mostly attacked British merchant ships all around the Atlantic, and brought money and excitement to Bristol.

Bristol privateer vessels include:

Brutus

Hiram

Macdonough

Rambler

Waterwitch

Yankee

Yankee Lass