| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | Defence |
| Builder | Simon Temple, South Shields |
| Launched | 1803,[1][2] or 1804[3] |
| Fate | Wrecked 31 March 1832 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 423,[3] or 428[1] (bm) |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Armament | 1805: 8 × 18-pounder carronades |
Defence was launched in 1803 at South Shields. She spent much of her career as a London-based transport. In the 1820s she sailed between Scotland and North America, particularly to Canada. She was wrecked in March 1832.
Defence first appeared in the Register of Shipping (RS) in 1804 with Trotter, master, S. Temple, owner, and trade London coaster.[1]
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1805 | J.Downs | Duncan | London transport | RS |
| 1810 | Stuckfield | T&R Brown | London transport | RS |
| 1815 | Stuckfield J. Carr |
T&R Brown | Plymouth transport | RS |
| 1820 | Reynoldson | T&R Brown | London transport | RS; good repair 1815 |
| 1825 | Rodgers | T&R Brown | Leith—Miramichi, New Brunswick | RS; good repair 1815 |
| 1830 | Rodgers | T&R Brown | London–New York | RS; thorough repair 1827 |
| 1832 | Kennear | Duncannon | Leith–Quebec | RS; thorough repair 1827 |
Defense was sailing from Alloa to Quebec when she was totally wrecked on 31 March 1832 near the entrance of Longhope, Orkney. Her crew was saved.[4] On 10 April 1832 Lloyd's List too reported that Defence, Kinnear, master, had been totally wrecked near Long Hope.
