Record #:

16065

Author(s):

Lemmon, Sarah McCulloh

Abstract:

During the War of 1812, Captain Otway Burns became a notorious privateer. He purchased the vessel Snap Dragon in New York and proceeded to captured approximately $2,500,000 worth of prizes, including value of ships and their cargos. Following the war, the experienced captain continued as a merchant until his death in 1848.

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 11 Issue 3, Feb 1972, p6-7, il

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--War of 1812