Prince de Neufchatel

Aft and bow elevation of Prince de Neufchatel, as recorded by her British captors in 1814.
History
United States
NamePrince de Neufchatel
BuilderAdam and Noah Brown
Launched1813
FateCaptured, December 1814; broken up 1815
General characteristics
Tons burthen3282294 (bm)
Length
  • 110 ft 8 in (33.7 m)(overall)
  • 93 ft 8+14 in (28.6 m) (keel)
Beam25 ft 8 in (7.8 m)
Depth of hold11 ft 6 in (3.5 m)
Armament

Prince de Neufchatel was a fast sailing United States schooner-rigged privateer, built in New York by Adam and Noah Brown circa 1812. She is a fine example of the peak of development of the armed schooner. During the War of 1812, Neufchatel operated mainly in European waters, preying on British merchant shipping. Noted for her speed, at one time she outran seventeen men-of-war. In 1813, operating in the English Channel, she took nine British prizes in quick succession.[1] On 11 October 1814, Prince de Neufchatel repelled a cutting-out party from HMS Endymion that attempted to capture her. The British finally captured her in December 1814; she was broken up in 1815.

  1. ^ "Keeping Privateers Afloat". National Museum of American History.