Chambers (1781 ship)
Chambers (or Chambres) was a ship launched in the Thirteen Colonies in 1781, possibly under another name. She was taken in prize in 1783. Chambers first appeared in Lloyd's Register in 1783.[1] She traded between Liverpool and Africa, but is not listed as a slave ship. She foundered in 1792.
| History | |
|---|---|
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| Name | Chambers (or Chambres) |
| Launched | 1781, America[1] |
| Fate | Foundered 1792 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 210,[1] or 233[2] (bm) |
| Length | 94 ft 10 in (28.9 m)[2] |
| Beam | 23 ft 9 in (7.2 m)[2] |
| Armament | 1783: 4 × 4-pounder guns |
| Notes | Two decks & three masts |
Career
Th Vice admiralty court in New York City condemned Chambres on 10 March 1783.[2]
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1783 | Js.Herd | Jones & Co. | Liverpool–Africa | LR |
| 1789 | W.Young | Jones & Co. | Liverpool–Africa | LR; new deck and sides 1787 |
| 1790 | W.Young J.Berry |
Jones & Co. | Liverpool–Africa | LR; new deck and sides 1787 & repairs 1790 |
| 1792 | J. Berry | Jones & Co. | Liverpool–Africa | LR; new deck and sides 1787 & repairs 1790 |
Loss
In early 1792 Thomas was on her way back to Bristol from Jamaica having taken on board the crew of Chambers, of Liverpool, which had been foundering.[3]
The Liverpool Registry on 19 November 1792 marked her as having been lost.[2]
Citations
- LR (1783), Seq.No.C519.
- Craig & Jarvis (1967), p. 31.
- "The Marine List". Lloyd's List. No. 2374. 10 February 1792. hdl:2027/mdp.39015008870928.
References
- Craig, Robert; Jarvis, Rupert (1967). Liverpool Registry of Merchant Ships. Series 3. Vol. 15. Manchester University Press for the Chetham Society.
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