Thetis (1787 ship)

History
Great Britain
NameThetis
NamesakeThetis
Launched1787, Stockton, or Hull
FateWrecked 28 February 1812
General characteristics
Tons burthen226, or 236, or 250 (bm)
Sail planBrig, later Snow
Complement1801: 25
Armament
  • 1801: 12 × 12&4-pounder cannons
  • 1809: 2 × 3-pounder guns + 2 × 18-pounder carronades

Thetis was launched in 1787 at Stockton-on-Tees, or Hull. Between 1787 and 1799 she sailed between London and Hamburg. Then, between 1799 and 1804 she made two voyages as a whaler in the British southern whale fishery. Afterwards she became a coaster, though she did make at least one voyage to Quebec. She was lost on 28 February 1812.