Montgomery (sloop)

For other ships with the same name, see USS Montgomery.

The sloop Montgomery (1776) was an American privateer during the American Revolution. It was captained by William Rogers,[1] who was succeeded by William Mercier. It sailed in tandem with Schuyler, both of whom shipped out of New York City harbor in 1776.

The Montgomery made several captures during the war, including the Charlotte in July 1776.[2]

References

  1. ^ Rodgers, William (22 May 1776). "Letter from Captain Rodgers to the New-York Congress, with an account of his cruise in the armed sloop Montgomery". Northern Illinois University Digital Library. Series 4, Volume 6, Part 2, Sub-Part 1. S4-V6-P02-sp01-D0332. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
  2. ^ Naval Documents of The American Revolution, American Theatre (PDF). Vol. 9. Washington: United States Government Printing Office. 1986. p. 220. Charlotte, British transport sloop, carrying entrenching tools, chevaux de frise, etc., captured by Montgomery on July 5, 1776.

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