Rebecca (1805 ship)

History
United Kingdom
NameRebecca
Launched1802, Charleston
Acquired1805
Captured1805
General characteristics
Tons burthen265,[1] or 272[2] (bm)
Complement34
Armament16 × 4&6-pounder guns[2]

Rebecca was launched at Charleston in 1802, possibly under another name. She first appeared in online British sources in 1805. In 1805, Rebecca began a voyage as a slave ship in the triangular trade in enslaved people but fell prey to Spanish privateers after she had embarked captives.

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