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before the American Revolution, and reached their zenith between 1795 and 1815. They were small, rarely exceeding 200 tons OM. Their hulls were sharp ended and displayed much deadrise. They were rigged as schooners, brigs, or brigantines.In the War of 1812, some were lightly armed, sailing under letters of marque and reprisal, when the typeexemplified by Chasseur, launched

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