Category Archives: Privateers

on August 3
The first part of these 24 hours commences with moderate Breezes and cloudy weather. At 3 PM saw 2 sails. Made sail in chase. At 5 PM came up with and captured the British Brig Alexander, (?name unclear) master, from St. Thomas, bound to Liverpool, carrying Sugar, Rum, Molasses, and [?] took the prisoners out and put Mr. Patten prizemaster and crew on Board and ordered her to make sail and follow us in chase of the other sail. At 9 PM came up with & captured the Brig Charlotte, Allen, Master, from Antigua for Glasgow, cargo Sugar, Rum and Molasses. Took out the Prisoners and put M. Trehearn & prize crew on Board and ordered to (ly?) by late morning. At 8 AM spoke an English Brig in Ballast, but it blowing very heavy could not Board her, all hands employed in getting the Nepel secured against the approaching gales.

From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.

on August 2nd
The first part of these 24 hours commences with strong gales and a heavy sea from the Westward. At 5 PM came up with and captured the British Brig Sarah, Joseph Dolens master[,] from Cork Bound to Quebec. Cargo Flours, took out the Prisoners 10 in number, and put Prizemaster and crew on Board and ordered to (next three or four words illegible) Hour us till morning. At 4 AM got out the Launch and sent her on Board and got out 60 Barrels of Flour, all the ships Provisions, and several small articles and burned her.

From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.

on August 1st
First part of these 24 hours commences with fresh Gales and cloudy weather. With light rain, at 8 PM squally took on sail as required.
Middle part same as first.

Latter part more moderate. At 10 AM set the Fore Topsail close reefed. At 11:30 saw a sail bearing East, and on a wind to the SSW at 12 AM got the main sail reefed, and set the Jib and Jib Beam in [?]. No observations this day.

From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.

on July 31st
First part of these 24 hours commences with Moderate Breezes and cloudy weather. At 30 Minutes past 4 PM saw a sail bearing E by N. Kept off and made sail. At 8 PM coming on thick and cloudy. Lost sight of her. At 10 PM Fresh Gales and a heavy sea. Took in sail. At 30 minutes past (1/4) AM strong gales and a heavy sea. Hove too. Under 3 reefed Foresail. At 6 AM made sail again. And kept her as per Log.

Latt. by Observation 48.13.

From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.

on July 30th
The first part of these 24 hours commences with light breezes and foggy weather. At 10 PM got the attitude of the moons (Looner) limb. Latitude 47.89 N.

Middle part light breezes.

Latter part light airs, at 9 AM got the Foresail unbent to repair it. People Employed in repairing the Rigging.
Latitude by observation 47.28

From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.

on July 29th
The first part of these 24 hours commences with fresh Breezes from the Westward and Foggy weather. at 8 PM finished the Mainsail and set him, Took in sail. At 8 AM set the studdingsails. At 11 AM saw a large Island of Ice, immediately took in the Studdingsails, as it grew foggy. People employed in duty about the Rigging. No observations this day.

From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.

on July 27th
These 24 hours commences with fresh breezes and foggy weather. At 8 PM took in the Main Topsail. At 4 AM the fog lighted up. Saw a sail bearing NNE. Gave chase. at 5 AM came along side, she was the English Schooner Good Intent. Captain Parker from New Foundland on a fishing cruise. Put 9 prisoners on Board and ordered her back. At [?] AM filled away. Latter part fresh Breezes and Foggy Weather. No observations this day.

From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.

on July 26th
The first part of these 24 hours commences with fresh breezes and clear weather. At 3 PM came up with and captured the British Brig Ainsley, Capt. Jackson from Quebec bound to Barbados, loaded with Lumber and 25 horses. Took out the Prisoners in number, two 9M cannonade, and about 80 round shot, and several small articles and scuttled her. At 10 got through with the Brig and scuttled her and filled away. Head. as P. log. Latter part fresh Breezes and foggy weather… No obs.n this day.

From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.

on July 25th
The first part of these 24 hours commences with light breezes from the NNW and foggy weather. At 3 PM got through with the Urania and made sail to the N & Westward. At 7 hours and 30 minutes, the fog cleared off and we saw a sail bearing NE dist. 8 miles, made sail in chase. At 11 PM came alongside. She proved to be the English Brig Eliza, from New Foundland for Prince Edward Island in Ballast. Made her Cartel and put twenty three prisoners on board and sent him in. Parolled thirty three prisoners. At 9 AM saw a sail to windward. Made sail in chase. Moon coming up with the Sail [?] flash.

From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.