Backhouse (1785 ship)
| History | |
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| Great Britain | |
| Name | Backhouse |
| Namesake | Daniel Backhouse |
| Owner |
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| Builder | Chester |
| Launched | 1785 |
| Fate | Last listed 1813 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 174, or 177, or 180, or 190, or 195, or 215 (bm) |
| Length | 79 ft 6 in (24.2 m) |
| Beam | 22 ft 11 in (7.0 m) |
| Sail plan | Brig |
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| Armament |
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| Notes | Two decks & two masts |
Backhouse was launched in 1785 at Chester. She initially sailed as a West Indiaman. In 1792–1793 she made one voyage as a slave ship in the triangular trade in enslaved people. Once in 1796 and twice in 1797 she repelled attacks by French privateers in three single-ship actions. Backhouse made four more voyages transporting enslaved people and then returned to the West Indies trade. After about 1809 she became a London coaster and was last listed in 1813.