Mentor (1778 ship)

The Mentor was a merchant vessel launched in 1778. Historical records indicate she was primarily involved in trade, though specific details regarding her routes, cargo, and ownership are often fragmented and incomplete. British registers and shipping records are the primary sources of information about her existence and general activities. She appears in Lloyd's Register during this period, providing basic details such as her tonnage, build location (often stated as "America," although this can be ambiguous as it predates the United States), and ownership. Like many vessels of her era, the Mentor would have faced various risks including storms, piracy, and potential seizure during times of war. Further research into specific logbooks, port records, and insurance documents would be needed to build a more complete history of the Mentor's voyages and eventual fate.