Perseus (1799 ship)
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | Perseus |
| Namesake | Perseus |
| Owner | Reeve & Co. |
| Builder | Thomas Haw, Stockton-on-Tees |
| Launched | 17 June 1799 |
| Fate | Last listed in 1844 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 362, or 364, or 37238⁄94 (bm) |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Complement | 38 |
| Armament |
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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.