Ellice (also known as Ellis or Ellise) was launched in 1798 in Bermuda.

From 1800 until her loss in 1817, she served as a hired transport for the government, carrying passengers and cargo between London and the Mediterranean, including destinations as far as Malta.

Ellice entered Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1800 with J.Dryden, master, Mellish & Co, owner, and trade London transport.

The transport ship Ellice was wrecked on 1 November 1817, on the north coast of Spain.

[4] LLoyd's List reported that the wreck took place on 5 November and that an officer to the 60th Regiment and about 30 others were drowned.