List of ship launches in 1871
The list of ship launches in 1871 includes a chronological list of some ships launched in 1871.
| Date | Ship | Class / type | Builder | Location | Country | Notes |
| 7 January | Messrs. Robert Napier & Sons | Govan |  UKGBISS|Cleadon|1871|2 |
The list of ship launches in 1871 includes a chronological list of some ships launched in 1871.