Leander (1799 ship)

Leander was launched on the Thames in 1799. She was captured in 1801 after she had delivered the captives she had gathered on her first voyage as a slave ship in the triangular trade in enslaved people.

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

History
Great Britain
NameLeander
BuilderThames
Launched1799
CapturedJanuary 1801
General characteristics
Tons burthen429, or 439 (bm)
Complement45
Armament
  • 1799:2 × 9-pounder guns + 24 × 18-pounder carronades
  • 1800:4 × 12-pounder guns + 22 × 18-pounder carronades
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