Tartar sauce since the 19th century. Tartar sauce Tartar sauce (spelled tartare sauce in the UK, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and other parts of the Commonwealth) is a mayonnaise of French origin, and is typically of a rough consistency due to the addition of diced gherkins or other varieties of pickles, capers and parsley. It is often used as a condiment with seafood dishes. It is most commonly used with clam strips, fried oysters, fish and chips, fish sandwiches, and fish fingers, among many other dishes. Tartar sauce is based on either mayonnaise (egg yolk, mustard or vinegar, oil) or aioli
Hired armed cutter Tartar resistance, became known as the Vlieter Incident. As a result of the surrender, Duncan's fleet was awarded prize money, in which "Tartar" shared. "Tartar" was a popular name for British privateers with some 23 letters of marque being issued between 1793 and 1815, covering what appear to be some eight or so different vessels. Among these there was one 90-ton cutter. She was armed with eight 2-pounder guns and six swivel guns. Her crew of 24 men was under the command of Benjamin Jelly Worthington, and her letter was dated 25 February 1793. Benjamin Jelly Worthington received a second letter