Britannia (1798 ship)
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | Britannia |
| Owner | W. Boyd |
| Builder | Dutch |
| Acquired | 1798 by purchase of a prize |
| Homeport | London |
| Captured | 1801 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 296, or 309 (bm) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Armament | 8 × 12-pounder carronades |
Britannia was a merchant vessel captured from the Dutch. She made one complete whaling voyage to the South Seas. A Spanish vessel captured her at the Galapagos Islands in 1801 on her second whaling voyage.