Rambler (1803 ship)

History
United Kingdom
NameRambler
Acquired1803 by purchasse
Capturedcirca November 1807
General characteristics
Tons burthen243 (bm)
Complement50
Armament
  • 1803: 18 × 9&6-pounder guns
  • 1806: 18 × 9-pounder guns

Rambler was a ship built in France and taken in prize in 1797. However, she did not appear under the name Rambler until 1803 when William Bennett purchased her for use as a whaler. He may, therefore, have renamed her. She made three complete voyages as a whaler. A French privateer captured her in 1807 as Rambler was returning from her fourth whaling voyage.