Montgomery (sloop)

The sloop Montgomery (1776) was an American privateer during the American Revolution. It was captained by William Rogers, who was succeeded by William Mercier. It compiled a successful capture record during its service. It sailed in tandem with Schuyler, both of whom shipped out of New York City harbor in 1776.

Officers of the Montgomery:

• Capt. William Mercier
• Capt. William Rogers
• 1st Lieut. Thenius Thew
• 2nd Lieut. John Leaycraft

There were a few ships during the war named Montgomery. The one concerned here was operated mostly out of New York harbor until that region fell to the British. This sloop is not to be confused with the same named sloop out of Providence, Rhode Island (Captain Daniel Bucklin). Extensive records concerning the New York State Sloop Montgomery can be found the volumes of, "Naval Documents of the American Revolution".

• "Privateers and Sailors of the Revolution". Rootsweb.
• "Orders to Captain William Rogers & Captain James Campbell in a Blockade British Ships in Maryland or Virginia" – via Library of Congress.