Betsy (1793 ship)

Betsy (or Betsey) was launched at Lancaster in 1793 as a West Indiaman. In 1801 she made one voyage for the British East India Company (EIC) to bring back rice at the behest of the British government. On her return she became a Baltic trader. She was lost in 1803.

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

History
Great Britain
NameBetsy (or Betsey)
Owner
  • Gill
  • 1797:E. Cobham
  • 1799:J. Potts
  • 1803:Horncastle
BuilderLancaster
Launched1793
FateWrecked c.October 1803
General characteristics
Tons burthen206, or 208, or 220 (bm)
PropulsionSail
Armament14 × 6-pounder guns
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