Sir John Sherbrooke (Saint John)
| History | |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Name | New Orleans Packet |
| Captured | August 1811 |
| Nova Scotia | |
| Name | Sir John Sherbrooke |
| Namesake | John Coape Sherbrooke |
| Port of registry | Saint John, New Brunswick |
| Commissioned | 27 November 1812 |
| Captured | 30 October 1813 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Brig |
| Tons burthen | 187 bm |
| Sail plan | brig |
| Crew | 20 |
| Armament | 10 cannons |
Sir John Sherbooke of Saint John, New Brunswick was originally the American brig New Orleans Packet that HMS Guerriere detained in August 1811 and that was condemned at Saint John. Local merchants purchased her and named her after Sir John Coape Sherbrooke, Governor of Nova Scotia. After the outbreak of the War of 1812 she acquired a letter of marque. An American privateer captured her in October 1813.