Lapwing (1794 ship)
Lapwing was launched at Bristol in 1794, and lengthened in 1797. She was a West Indiaman until in 1801 she became a slave ship in the triangular trade in enslaved people. However, on her first enslaving voyage a Spanish privateer captured her. Although the Spanish authorities ordered her restitution to her owners, it is not clear that the order was anything but moot.
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | Lapwing |
| Owner |
|
| Builder | Bristol |
| Launched | 1794 |
| Captured | 11 December 1801 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen |
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| Complement | 45 |
| Armament | 22 × 9&6-pounder guns |
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