The Porcher was a ship built in 1799 with a capacity of 316 tons. It was primarily involved in trading between London and the West Indies, carrying goods such as sugar, coffee, and rum. The ship had a crew of around 30 men and was armed with 12 guns for protection against pirates and privateers. In 1807, the Porcher was captured by the French privateer Etoile du Matin, but later recaptured by the British navy. The ship continued its trading voyages until it was wrecked off the coast of Ireland in 1810. The crew was rescued, but the ship and its cargo were lost. The wreck site was later discovered in 1993 by a team of marine archaeologists. The Porcher's story provides insight into the challenges and risks faced by ships engaged in trade during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, including the constant threat of piracy and the dangers of navigating treacherous waters.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.