Hermes (1811 ship)
Hermes was built in Quebec in 1811. She traded widely before she made two voyages as a whaler to the British Southern Whale Fishery. She was wrecked in 1822 during the second voyage.
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | Hermes |
| Builder | Montreal |
| Launched | 1811 |
| Fate | Wrecked 1822 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 258 (bm) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Armament | 18 × 12&9-pounder guns |
The wreck was found at Pearl and Hermes atoll in the 21st century, an atoll for which the ship is also a namesake along with another ship.
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