Leander was launched at Whitehaven in 1813. Initially she traded as a West Indiaman and then more widely. She was wrecked in July 1822 at the Cape of Good Hope.
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Career
Leander first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1814 with Middleton, master and owner, and trade Whitehaven–West Indies.[2]
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1815 | Middleton | Middleton | Whitehaven–West Indies | LR |
| 1820 | Middleton | Dalgarne & Co. | Liverpool–Jamaica Liverpool–Brazil |
LR |
| 1822 | Middleton | Delgroy & Co. | London–Cape of Good Hope | LR |
Fate
Leander, Middleton, master, put into Cork on 17 March 1822. She was on her way from London to the Cape of Good Hope, but had sprung her mast.[3]
On 21–22 July 1822 Leander was driven ashore at the Cape of Good Hope. Captain Middleton and a seaman were drowned when the boat they were in overturned as they were leaving the wreck of Leander.[4] A letter dated 10 August reported that the greater part of Leander's cargo had been saved, but that she had been condemned.[5]
The same storm also resulted in the loss of other ships, including Adriatic, Olive Branch, and Sun, and Lavinia, and damage to Royal George.
Citations
- ^ Hackman (2001), p. 290.
- ^ LR (1814) Supple. pages "L", Seq.№L8.
- ^ LL 26 March 1822, №5684.
- ^ "Storm At The Cape Of Good Hope". The Times (London, England), 15 October 1822; pg. 2; Issue 11690.
- ^ LL 15 October 1822, №5742.
References
- Hackman, Rowan (2001). Ships of the East India Company. Gravesend, Kent: World Ship Society. ISBN 0-905617-96-7.
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This page was last edited on 20 July 2023, at 11:17