Harpooner (1791 ship)
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | Harpooner |
| Owner | J. Caves |
| Builder | Bristol |
| Launched | 1791 |
| Fate | Captured 1793 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 249, or 250, (bm) |
| Propulsion | Sail |
Harpooner was launched at Bristol in 1791. A French privateer captured her in 1793 on Harpooner's first whaling voyage to the South Seas and took her into Boston. This gave rise to an important court case.