Perseus (constellation) may be derived from the Babylonian Old Man (MUL.SHU.GI) constellation, then associated with East in the MUL.APINan astronomical compilation dating to around 1000 BCE. In Greek mythology, Perseus was the son of Danaë, who was sent by King Polydectes to bring the head of Medusa the Gorgon — whose visage caused all who gazed upon her to turn to stone. Perseus slew Medusa in her sleep, and Pegasus and Chrysaor appeared from her body. Perseus continued to the realm of Cepheus whose daughter Andromeda was to be sacrificed to Cetus the sea monster. Perseus rescued Andromeda from the monster by
Perseus (1799 ship) ships to their owners. By 1809-10 "Perseus" was a transport operating out of Cowes. In 1815 "Perseus" disappears from the "Register of Shipping" as she was undergoing some repairs. She returned to the "Register" in 1816 with Baynes, master, changing to Richards, and trade London—Baltic, changing to London—Archangel. In 1825 "Perseus"s master was Jackson, and she was sailing from Plymouth to Quebec, and from Quebec to New York. On 28 January 1825 "Perseus" put into Plymouth. She had sailed from Liverpool on 6 January, and on the 18th had encountered gales at that caused her to spring a leak. Then,