Nova Scotia Archives

Spoils of War: Privateering in Nova Scotia

Sir John Sherbrooke recaptures captured Loyal Sam

Once a prize had been taken by a privateer, a small crew would be put on board to bring the capture back to home port. Often these vessels would be recaptured by the other side, resulting in a loss of both income and manpower.

Date: 1813

Reference: Nova Scotia Archives  Newspapers: Royal Gazette 23 June 1813 page 3

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