The ship Cyrus was launched in Kingston upon Hull in 1815, serving primarily as a whaler in the Greenland fisheries. While specific details about her physical characteristics are not provided in the available sources, her operational history indicates she was a vessel of sufficient size and capability for annual whaling voyages. She first appeared in Lloyd’s Register in 1816, signifying her entry into formal maritime records shortly after her launch. Cyrus’s primary function was as a whaler, engaging in regular expeditions to Greenland. An entry from Coltish notes that on 8 June, she was reported to have one fish and four tons aboard, reflecting her productive activity during the whaling season. Her operational period was marked by consistent participation in the Greenland whaling industry, which was significant during this era for providing whale oil and other resources. Tragically, Cyrus was lost in July 1823 during her ongoing service. Her demise was reported in November 1823 when the vessel Perseverance, under master Simpson, arrived at Peterhead and confirmed the loss of two Hull whalers, Cyrus and Neptune. Cyrus had successfully taken five fish before her loss. The event marked the end of her service, and her loss was notable enough to be recorded in maritime reports of the time. Cyrus’s maritime significance lies in her role within the Greenland whaling fleet during the early 19th century, exemplifying the typical vessels engaged in this economically important industry. Her relatively short career, from 1815 to 1823, underscores the risks inherent in Arctic whaling during this period. Her story contributes to the broader history of maritime activity in the Greenland fisheries and the perilous nature of whaling voyages in the early 19th century.

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