List of ship launches in 1838
The list of ship launches in 1838 includes a chronological list of some ships launched in 1838.
| Date | Ship | Class | Builder | Location | Country | Notes |
| 6 January | Ruby | East Indiaman | George Hilhouse & Co. | Bristol |  UKGBI |
The list of ship launches in 1838 includes a chronological list of some ships launched in 1838.