History | |
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United Kingdom | |
Name | William |
Launched | 1811, Kingston upon Hull |
Fate | Wrecked 2 July 1830 |
General characteristics | |
Tons burthen | 350 (bm) |
Armament | 8 × 9-pounder carronades |
William was launched at Kingston upon Hull in 1811. She made 19 complete voyages to Davis Strait and Greenland in the British northern whale fishery, but was lost to ice on her 20th. Her loss gave rise to an interesting case in claims for salvage.