Richmond (1811 ship)

The Richmond was an American merchant vessel launched in 1811. She is primarily known for her role as a blockade runner during the War of 1812. Operating out of ports along the American coast, the Richmond attempted to evade British naval blockades to transport goods and supplies between American ports and to neutral destinations in the West Indies and elsewhere. Such voyages were inherently risky due to the constant threat of capture by British warships. Detailed logs and specific operational successes and failures are sparsely documented, making a comprehensive history challenging to reconstruct. The eventual fate of the Richmond is currently unknown.