Britannia (1798 Kirkcaldy ship)

Britannia was launched at Kirkcaldy in 1798. she spent her career as a West Indiaman. In 1807 a French privateer captured her, but the British Royal Navy recaptured her the next day. Finally, an American privateer captured her in October 1812.

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

History
Great Britain
NameBritannia
BuilderKirkcaldy
Launched1798
Captured
  • 1st: 16 February 1807
  • 2nd: 11 October 1812
General characteristics
Tons burthen211 (bm)
Armament
  • 1801: 2 × 4-pounder guns + 4 × 12-pounder carronades
  • 1808: 2 guns
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