The Yankee was a privateer brig launched from Bristol in 1812. It carried 18 guns and 110 men. It was largely owned by James DeWolf. During the War of 1812, Yankee sailed on six cruises, and led to great financial success for its crew and owners.
Known crew members of the Yankee include:
Captains: Oliver Wilson, Elisha Snow, Thomas Jones, William C. Jencks, Benjamin K. Churchill
First Lieutenants: Manly Sweet, Seth Barton, Thomas Milton, Samuel Barton, A.B. Hetherington
Second Lieutenants: James Usher, John H. Vinson, George Eddy, John Smith, Henry Wardwell
Third Lieutenants: Thomas H. Russel, George A. Bruce, Sampson Gullifer, Francis Elliot, Samuel Grafton
