Golden Grove (1793 ship)

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

History
Great Britain
NameGolden Grove
Owner
  • 1794: Richard Miles, Jerome Bernard Weuves[2]
  • 1796:Wood
BuilderSouthampton[1]
Launched1783[1]
FateWrecked November 1795
General characteristics
Tons burthen284[3][1] (bm)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Crew32[3]
Armament16 × 6-pounder guns + 4 swivel guns[3]

Golden Grove was launched at Southampton in 1783, but probably under another name. In 1794 she was a slave ship in the triangular trade in enslaved people. Under new ownership she wrecked in late 1795. Her loss gave rise to case on insurance still quoted at least some 70 years later.

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