William (1811 ship)

History
United Kingdom
NameWilliam
Launched1811, Kingston upon Hull
FateWrecked 2 July 1830
General characteristics
Tons burthen350 (bm)
Armament8 × 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.