Amphitrite (1794 ship)

Amphitrite was launched at Hamburg in 1794. She traded primarily between London and Hambro. A French privateer captured her in 1798.

For other ships with the same name, see Amphitrite (ship).

History
Great Britain
Name: Amphitrite
Namesake: Amphitrite
Builder: Hamburg[1]
Launched: 1794
Captured: 1798
General characteristics
Tons burthen: 237[1] (bm)

Career

Amphitrite first appeared in Lloyd's Register in 1794 with Sanderman, master and owner, and trade London–Hamburg.[1]

Lloyd's Register for 1798 showed Amphitrite with Sanderman, master and owner, and trade London–Hamburg.[2]

Fate

Lloyd's List reported on 2 November 1798 that a French privateer had captured Amphitrite, Sanderson, master, as Amphitrite was sailing from Hambro to Havana. The privateer sent Amphitrite into Havana.[3]

Citations
  1. LR (1794), "A" supple. pages, Seq.№453.
  2. LR (1798), Seq.№S304
  3. LL 2 November 1798, №3041.
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