The sloop ''Montgomery'' (1776) was an American
privateer during the
American Revolution. It was captained by
William Rogers, who was succeeded by
William Mercier
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. It compiled a successful capture record during its service. It sailed in tandem with ''Schuyler'', both of whom shipped out of
New York City harbor in 1776.
Officers of the ''Montgomery'':
*Capt. William Mercier
*Capt. William Rogers
*1st Lieut.
Thenius Thew
*2nd Lieut.
John Leaycraft
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* John (given name)
* John (surname)
John may also refer to:
New Testament
Works
* Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John
* First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John
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There were a few ships during the war named ''Montgomery''. The one concerned here was operated mostly out of New York harbor until that region fell to the British. This sloop is not to be confused with the same named sloop out of Providence, Rhode Island (Captain Daniel Bucklin). Extensive records concerning the New York State Sloop Montgomery can be found the volumes of, "Naval Documents of the American Revolution".
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Privateer ships of the United States
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