Star (1800 ship)
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | Star |
| Builder | John Bannister Hudson, Calcutta |
| Launched | 17 December 1800 |
| Fate | Wrecked 18 December 1829 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 119, or 11968⁄94, or 126 (bm) |
| Armament | 2 × 6-pounder guns + 4 × 12-pounder carronades |
| Notes | Teak-built |
Star was built in Calcutta in 1800. Between 1803 and 1811 she made three seal hunting voyages. (In 1805 she transferred her registry to Great Britain.) From 1812 she sailed as a merchantman until she was wrecked on 18 December 1829 on a voyage to Jamaica.