During the War of 1812, James DeWolf fitted out privateers under the authority of the president of the United States, and one of his ships, the Yankee, became the most successful privateer of the war.
James DeWolf fitted out privateers under the authority of the president of the United States. This was during the War of 1812. One of his ships became the most successful privateer of the war. This was during the War of 1812. The Yankee was one of his ships.