Nancy (1788 ship)
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | Nancy |
| Owner |
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| Launched | 1788, Newfoundland |
| Captured | 1794 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 51, or 60 (bm) |
| Complement | 9 |
| Armament | Two or four guns |
| Notes | "Wood ship" – designed to transport wood from Newfoundland to Great Britain |
Nancy was launched in Newfoundland in 1788. Initially, she traded between Bristol and Newfoundland and then Bristol and Lisbon. After a change in ownership in 1791, she traded between Bristol and Africa. The French captured her in 1794.