Byam (1800 ship)
Byam was a snow launched at Oban, or possibly Padstow, in 1800. She made four voyages as a slave ship in the triangular trade in enslaved people. The French captured and burnt her in late 1807 or early 1808 as she was about to deliver the captives from her fifth voyage.
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | Byam |
| Owner |
|
| Builder | Padstow, or Oban |
| Launched | 1800 |
| Captured | 1807 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 166, or 170 (bm) |
| Sail plan | Snow |
| Complement | 25 |
| Armament | 14 × 6&9-pounder guns |
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