Lady Nelson (1801 ship)
Lady Nelson, was launched in Bermuda in 1801. Lady Nelson traded between London and Curacoa until 1803. She then became a whaler for J. Atkins and was valued at £6,500 in 1802.[1] Under Captain James Lindsey (or Linsey) she sailed for the Galapagos. She was lost there on 15 November 1804.[2][3] At the time of her loss she had 100 tons of oil. Her crew were saved.[4]
| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | Lady Nelson |
| Namesake | Frances Nelson |
| Owner | J. Atkins[1] |
| Builder | Bermuda |
| Launched | 1801[1] |
| Fate | Wrecked 15 November 1804 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 284[1] (bm) |
| Propulsion | Sail |
Citations
- Clayton (2014), p. 156.
- Lloyd's Register (1803), Seq.№L55.
- Jones, A.G. E.; Dale Chatwin; and Rhys Richards. BSWF Database – voyages: Lady Nelson.
- Lloyd's List №4274. Accessed 13 November 2016.
References
- Clayton, Jane M. (2014) Ships employed in the South Sea Whale Fishery from Britain: 1775-1815: An alphabetical list of ships. (Berforts Group). ISBN 978-1908616524
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