| History | |
|---|---|
 Great Britain | |
| Name | Ranger |
| Launched | 1774, Virginia |
| Acquired | 1786 |
| Fate | Wrecked 1797 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 300, or 350[1] (bm) |
| Armament | 6 × 4-pounder guns (1781–1783) |
Ranger was launched in 1774 in Virginia, possibly under another name. Between at least 1781 and 1786 she was the London transport Thames. Then from 1786 until 1794, she became the Hull-based whaler Ranger. She was wrecked in 1797.