Cyrus (1815 ship)
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| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | Cyrus |
| Namesake | Cyrus |
| Builder | Holt & Richardson, Whitby |
| Fate | Lost July 1823 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 346[1] (bm) |
Cyrus was launched in Kingston upon Hull in 1815. She sailed on annual voyages to Greenland as a whaler until she was lost in July 1823.
Cyrus first entered Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1816.[1]
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 | Beadling | J.Briggs | Hull–Greenland | LR |
The following data is from Coltish:[2]
| Year | Master | Whales | Tuns whale oil | Seals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1815 | Beadling | 3 | 49 | 0 |
| 1816 | Beadling | 11 | 85 | 0 |
| 1817 | Beadling | 6 | 83 | 80 |
| 1818 | Beadling | 10 | 137 | 0 |
| 1819 | Beadling | 4 | 75 | 0 |
| 1820 | Beadling | 9 | 140 | 10 |
| 1821 | Beadling | 7 | 91 | 0 |
| 1822 | Welburn | 3 | 42 | 0 |
| 1823 | Welburn | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cyrus was reported to have one fish and four tons on 8 June.