Sylph (1791 ship)

The Sylph was a merchant vessel launched in 1791. Historical records primarily identify it as a snow, a type of two-masted sailing vessel, often described as similar to a brig but distinguished by a "snow mast" stepped directly behind the mainmast.

The Sylph primarily operated in trade routes across the Atlantic Ocean and within the Caribbean. Its cargos typically included goods such as sugar, cotton, rum, and other commodities. Voyages of the Sylph often connected ports in Great Britain with various Caribbean islands and North American colonies (later, the United States).

Records pertaining to the Sylph are largely found within shipping manifests, Lloyd's List publications, and similar maritime documentation from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These sources provide information on its voyages, masters, and occasional incidents encountered at sea. While the Sylph appears to have been a relatively unremarkable merchant vessel for its time, its activity contributes to the broader understanding of maritime trade during that period. Detailed biographical information on the crew and owners is generally scarce and requires further archival research.