Atalanta (1799 ship)

Atalanta was built in Bermuda in 1799. She sailed to London and then between 1800 and 1802 she made two complete voyages as a slave ship. New owners sailed her as a West Indiaman. She suffered a minor maritime incident in 1803. A French privateer captured her in 1804.

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

History
Great Britain
BuilderBermuda
Launched1799
CapturedCirca August 1804
General characteristics
Tons burthen332 (bm)
Complement
  • 1799:40
  • 1801:40
Armament
  • 1799: 18 × 6-pounder guns
  • 1801:18 × 6-pounder guns
  • 1804:10 × 6-pounder guns
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