Lady Nelson (1801 ship)

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History
United Kingdom
NameLady Nelson
NamesakeFrances Nelson
OwnerJ. Atkins[1]
BuilderBermuda
Launched1801[1]
FateWrecked 15 November 1804
General characteristics
Tons burthen284[1] (bm)
PropulsionSail

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]

Citations[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Clayton (2014), p. 156.
  2. ^ Lloyd's Register (1803), Seq.№L55.
  3. ^ [1] Jones, A.G. E.; Dale Chatwin; and Rhys Richards. BSWF Database – voyages: Lady Nelson.
  4. ^ Lloyd's List №4274. Accessed 13 November 2016.

References[edit]

  • 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