Nile (1800 ship)

History
Spain
Launched1786
Capturedc.1799
Great Britain
NameNile
NamesakeBattle of the Nile
Acquiredc.1800 by purchase of a prize
FateFoundered 1804
General characteristics
Tons burthen297 bm
Sail planBrig
Complement
  • 1800:30
  • 1803:30
Armament
  • 1800:20 × 9-pounder guns
  • 1803:12 × 9-pounder guns

Nile was built in Spain in 1786 and was taken in prize. She first appears in readily accessible British records in 1800. She made three voyages as a slave ship, foundering on her third after having disembarked her slaves.