Eliza (1789 ship)

Eliza was launched in 1789 in New Brunswick. Between 1791 and 1800 she made six voyages as a whaler in the British southern whale fishery. She next made one voyage as a slave ship in the triangular trade in enslaved people. She then disappears from online resources.

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

History
Great Britain
NameEliza
Owner
  • 1791:Alexander & Benjamin Champion
  • 1797:D. Bennett
  • 1800:Vicker & Co.
BuilderNew Brunswick
Launched1789
FateNo record after June 1802
NotesThis Eliza is often confused with two other whalers that operated at the same time: Eliza (1800 ship) and Eliza (1802 ship)
General characteristics
Tons burthen233, or 236, or 240 (bm)
Complement
  • 1799:30
  • 1801:30
Armament
  • 1799:18 × 6-pounder guns
  • 1801:18 × 6-pounder guns
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