Putnam (Ship)

Built by Nathaniel Shaw on Winthrop's Neck, New London, Conn., in 1778, first commanded by John Harman; in 1779 fitted for a six months' cruise under Capt. Nathaniel Saltonstall and after being out for three months and sending in six prizes, went into Boston harbor and was impressed into Continental service; with crew sent with the fleet under Commodore Dudley Saltonstall, against the British post at Penobscot; while there was driven ashore and burnt to prevent being taken by the enemy. Officers and crew escaped into the woods.

From the description of List of officers and men on the ship Putnam, undated. (New London County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 184903575

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