William (1811 Blythe ship)

History
United Kingdom
NameWilliam
Launched1811, Blyth, Northumberland
FateLast listed in 1829
General characteristics
Tons burthen215, or 216 (bm)
Armament
  • 1813:6 × 6-pounder carronades
  • 1814:6 × 6-pounder guns

William (or Williams) was launched at Blyth in 1811. In 1818, a letter of marque captured her, but she was then released. In October 1819, she fortuitously discovered the South Shetland Islands while on a voyage from Buenos Aires to Valparaiso. She was last listed in 1829.