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Amphitrite (1794 ship)

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History
Great Britain
NameAmphitrite
NamesakeAmphitrite
BuilderHamburg[1]
Launched1794
Captured1798
General characteristics
Tons burthen237[1] (bm)

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

Career

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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

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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]

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