Ranger (1796 London ship)

History
Great Britain
NameRanger
Launched1796, London
FateLost 1802
General characteristics
Tons burthen
  • 1796: 98 (bm)
  • 1801: 122 (bm)
Armament
  • 1801: 10 × 3-pounder guns
  • 1802: 2 × 2-pounder + 2 × 6-pounder + 6 × 4-pounder guns

Ranger was built in London in 1796. Between 1796 and 1801 she made three complete voyages as a slave ship in the triangular trade in enslaved people. New owners in 1801 had her lengthened and sailed her as a West Indiaman. She was lost in 1802.

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