Argo (1804 ship)

Argo was launched in 1802 in France, possibly under another name, and captured c. 1804. She became a privateer and then a whaler. She made two complete whale hunting voyages in the British southern whale fishery. A US Navy frigate captured her on her third whaling voyage.

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

History
United Kingdom
NameArgo
NamesakeArgo
Acquired1804 by purchase of a prize
FateCaptured late 1812
General characteristics
Tons burthen221, or 281, or 292, (bm)
Complement
  • 1804:25
  • 1807:40
  • 1814:28
Armament
  • 1804:4 × 9-pounder guns + 6 × 12-pounder guns "of the New Construction"
  • 1804:18 × 6&12-pounder cannons
  • 1807:18 × 12&6&4-pounder cannons
  • 1813:4 × 6-pounder guns + 6 × 12-pounder carronades
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