Amelia was a vessel built in France in 1787, later captured by the British in 1793. Following her capture, she was employed primarily as a general trader, with a notable service record that includes participation in military expeditions and involvement in the triangular trade. Her construction details beyond her origin are not specified, but her operational history reflects her versatility and adaptability to different maritime roles during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. After her acquisition by British owners, Amelia first appeared in Lloyd's Register in 1795, under the command of Master Whitock and owned by Lushington, trading between London and St. Vincent. During late 1795 and early 1796, she participated in Admiral Hugh Cloberry Christian's expedition to the West Indies, contributing to the British campaigns that resulted in the capture of St. Lucia, Saint Vincent, and Grenada. The specific timing of her return to Britain following this military service remains undocumented. By 1798, Amelia’s trade pattern shifted towards the South Seas Fishery, with her master listed as Scott and her owner as Lushington. She made a voyage to Rio de Janeiro in June 1797 to resupply and was reported to have visited the Galápagos Islands in August/September 1798. She returned to England in March 1799, indicating her active participation in maritime expeditions during this period. Subsequent records from 1800 indicate a change in ownership to John Sims and a shift in her trade route to Liverpool—Africa, suggesting her involvement in the slave trade. Under Master Isaac Higgins, Amelia departed London for West Central Africa in October 1800 and later sailed from Falmouth in January 1801. She arrived in Jamaica in August 1801 with a cargo and 267 enslaved persons. Her voyage was marred by difficulties, as she had to return to England after becoming leaky. Amelia’s last listing appeared in 1806, but her subsequent history remains unclear. Her service history highlights her as a versatile vessel engaged in military, exploratory, and commercial activities, including participation in significant British military campaigns and the transatlantic slave trade, marking her as a vessel of maritime and historical significance during her era.

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