Perseus (1799 ship)

History
Great Britain
NamePerseus
NamesakePerseus
OwnerReeve & Co.
BuilderThomas Haw, Stockton-on-Tees
Launched17 June 1799
FateLast listed in 1844
General characteristics
Tons burthen362, or 364, or 3723894 (bm)
PropulsionSail
Complement38
Armament
  • 4 × 6-pounder guns
  • 1816:4 × 6-pounder guns + 4 × 18-pounder carronades

Perseus was a sailing ship built in 1799 at Stockton-on-Tees, England. She made one voyage transporting convicts to New South Wales, returning to England via Canton. In 1803-1804 she served as an "armed defense ship". Thereafter she served as a transport. She is last listed in 1844.