Ceres (1802 ship)
Ceres was launched at Bermuda in 1800, or 1802. She came to Liverpool in 1806 and commenced a voyage as a slave ship. She was wrecked in late 1806 or early 1807 as she was leaving Africa for the West Indies, with a full cargo of slaves, all of whom apparently were lost.
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | Ceres |
| Namesake | Ceres - the Roman goddess of agriculture |
| Owner | 1806: Samuel Newton, Thomas Hayes, & Thomas Graham |
| Launched | 1800 or 1802 |
| Fate | Capsized late 1806 or early 1807 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 128 (bm) |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Sail plan | Brig |
| Notes | Built of Bermuda cedar (Juniperus bermudiana) |
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