Rambler was launched at Whitby in 1792. She was a transport and West Indiaman, though she made a voyage to Smyrna before returning to the West Indies trade. She was condemned at Antigua in early 1808, having been damaged while sailing from Jamaica to London.
Career Rambler first appeared in Lloyd's Register in 1795.LR (1795), Seq.No.R266.
Year Master Owner Trade Source 1795 H.Charter Js.Atty Cowes transport LR 1797 H.CharterWhytock Js.AttyLushington Cowes transportLondon–Demerara LR
In 1797, her ownership changed and her new owners moved her registration to London.
Year Master Owner Trade Source & notes 1799 Whytock Lushington London–Demerara LR; damages repaired 1799
On 6 July 1799, Captain George Whytock acquired a letter of marque.
Year Master Owner Trade Source & notes 1800 Whytock Geddes & Co. London–MartiniqueLondon–Suriname LR; damages repaired 1799 1802 WhytockJ.Smith Geddes & Co.Doveas & Co. London–SurinameLondon–Smyrna LR; damages repaired 1799 1805 J.SmithG.Allen Doveas & Co.J.Annen London–SmyrnaLondon–Barbados LR; damages repaired 1799 & thorough repair 1805 1806 G.AllenC.Williams J.Annen London–Barbados LR; thorough repair 1805 & 1806 1807 C.Williams J.Annen London–Jamaica LR; thorough repair 1805 & 1806
Fate On 4 January 1808, Rambler, Williams, master, which had been sailing from Jamaica to London when she had been seen at , in great distress. She had cut away her main and mizzen masts and was bearing away for the Western Island (the Azores). She was next reported to have put into Antigua. She was condemned there.
Her entry in the LR volume for 1809 carried the entry "condemned" by her name.LR (1809), Seq.No.R25.
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