Ambrose Light (ship)

Ambrose Light was a brigantine, operated by Colombian rebels during the Colombian Civil War of 1885. It was captured by the USS Alliance as a suspected pirate vessel in 1885. The accusation of piracy was rejected by a court of law.

History
NameAmbrose Light
BuilderWaldoborough, Maine
Laid down1857
Captured1885
General characteristics
Class and typebrigantine
Tons burthen215
Armamentone 60 pound cannon
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