Ranger III (Brigantine)
One who wanders; a military scout.
III
(Brig: armament 14 guns)
The third Ranger, a brigantine of 14 guns, was purchased on Lake Ontario in 1814 for duty with Comdr. Isaac Chauncey's squadron in the War of 1812, serving as a transport or supply vessel. She was condemned as being unfit for repairs or further service, and was sold 15 May 1821.
16 September 2005
Published: Wed Aug 26 09:37:46 EDT 2015
