Teazer (ship)
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The Teazer was an American
privateer
ing vessel in the War of 1812
between the United States
and Great Britain
.
On her first voyage she quickly captured six brigs and six schooners that she sent in to US ports as prizes. In December 1812, British sailors from the boarded Teazer and set fire to her.
The British allowed her officers to go home on parole: that is, they were freed upon their promising that they would not again during the war bear arms against Great Britain. One of these officers was Lieutenant Frederick Johnson, who broke his parole to join the Young Teazer
, which became one of the most successful American
privateers of the War of 1812.
When the British finally cornered her, Johnson, her First Lieutenant
, who wished to avoid capture, blew her up
on June 27, 1813, killing almost her entire crew.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
privateer
Privateer
A privateer is a private person or ship authorized by a government by letters of marque to attack foreign shipping during wartime. Privateering was a way of mobilizing armed ships and sailors without having to spend public money or commit naval officers...
ing vessel in the War of 1812
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
between the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
.
On her first voyage she quickly captured six brigs and six schooners that she sent in to US ports as prizes. In December 1812, British sailors from the boarded Teazer and set fire to her.
The British allowed her officers to go home on parole: that is, they were freed upon their promising that they would not again during the war bear arms against Great Britain. One of these officers was Lieutenant Frederick Johnson, who broke his parole to join the Young Teazer
Young Teazer
The Young Teazer was an American privateer schooner that the 74-gun third rate trapped in a naval battle off Chester, Nova Scotia during the War of 1812. Young Teazer was under the command of William D. Dobson and Hogue was under the command of Captain Thomas Bladen Capel...
, which became one of the most successful American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
privateers of the War of 1812.
When the British finally cornered her, Johnson, her First Lieutenant
First Lieutenant
First lieutenant is a military rank and, in some forces, an appointment.The rank of lieutenant has different meanings in different military formations , but the majority of cases it is common for it to be sub-divided into a senior and junior rank...
, who wished to avoid capture, blew her up
Explosion
An explosion is a rapid increase in volume and release of energy in an extreme manner, usually with the generation of high temperatures and the release of gases. An explosion creates a shock wave. If the shock wave is a supersonic detonation, then the source of the blast is called a "high explosive"...
on June 27, 1813, killing almost her entire crew.