Thames (1807 American ship)
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| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | Thames |
| Namesake | River Thames |
| Owner | Bebby & Co. |
| Builder | New York[1] |
| Launched | 1798[2] |
| Acquired | 1807 |
| Captured | 10 January 1813 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 171[2][3] (bm) |
| Sail plan | Snow[3] |
| Complement | |
| Armament |
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Thames was launched in New York in 1798, probably under another name. Bebby & Co., of Liverpool, acquired her circa 1807. An American privateer captured Thames in January 1813 as Thames was sailing back to Liverpool from Africa.
Thames first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1807.[2]
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1807 | Roberts | Bebby & Co. | Liverpool–Dublin | LR |
| 1809 | W.Ward F.Toole |
Bebby & Co. | Liverpool–Gothenburg Liverpool–Africa |
LR |
Captain Francis Toole acquired a letter of marque on 28 March 1809.[3]
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1812 | F.Toole | Bebby&Co. | Liverpool–Dublin Liverpool–Africa |
LR; large repair 1811 |
| 1813 | F.Toole | Bebby & Co. | Liverpool–Africa | LR; large repair 1811 |