Union (1774 ship)

History
Great Britain
Name	Union
Builder	Philadelphia
Launched	1774
Captured	1781
General characteristics
Tons burthen	305, or 350, or 351, or 359 (bm)
Complement	50 (1778)
Armament	1776:10 × 4-pounder + 8 × 3-pounder guns; 1778: 16 × 4-pounder + 8 swivel guns; 1781: 14 × 4-pounder guns;

Union was launched in Philadelphia in 1774. She sailed between England, North America, and the West Indies. She made one voyage as a slave ship in the triangular trade in enslaved people. She then returned to her previous trade. A privateer captured her in 1781.

History

Great Britain
Name	Union
Builder	Philadelphia
Launched	1774
Captured	1781
General characteristics
Tons burthen	305, or 350, or 351, or 359 (bm)
Complement	50 (1778)
Armament	1776:10 × 4-pounder + 8 × 3-pounder guns 1778: 16 × 4-pounder + 8 swivel guns 1781: 14 × 4-pounder guns