William (1797 ship)
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | Rebecca |
| Launched | 1788, Spain |
| Acquired | 1797 by purchase of a prize |
| Captured | 1805 |
| Notes | Fir plank |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 162, or 173 (bm) |
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William was launched in Spain in 1788, almost certainly under another name. She was taken in prize in 1797. William sailed as a West Indiaman until 1800 when new owners started to sail her as a slave ship in the triangular trade in enslaved people. She made four complete voyages as a slave ship. A report of her fourth voyage provides insight into the decision making over the planning of the voyage. Spanish privateers captured her in 1805 on her fifth slave voyage.