Britannia (1788 ship)
Britannia, was a vessel launched in 1788 at New Brunswick. In 1795–1796, she made one complete voyage as a slave ship in the triangular trade, taking enslaved people from West Africa to Jamaica. A French privteer captured her in 1797 in a notable single ship action as Britannia was on the outward leg of her second voyage. Her captor took her to Nantes.
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | Britannia |
| Owner | Thomas Parr & Co. |
| Builder | New Brunswick |
| Launched | 1788 |
| Fate | Captured 1797 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 201 (bm) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Brig |
| Complement | 20 |
| Armament | 14 × 3,4,&9-pounder guns |
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