| History | |
|---|---|
 Great Britain | |
| Name | Rachel |
| Owner | Prothero |
| Builder | Bristol |
| Launched | 1795 |
| Fate | Wrecked 7 July 1811 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 270 [1] [2] ( bm) |
| Sail plan | Brig |
Rachel (or Rachael) was launched at Bristol in 1795. She spent most of her career as a constant trader, sailing to and from Nevis. A French privateer captured her in 1803 but a Liverpool letter of marque quickly recaptured her. She was wrecked in July 1811.
Career
Rachael first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1795. [1] Subsequently, she made eleven voyages to Nevis. [2]
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1795 | Murray | Prothero | Bristol– Saint Kitts | LR |
| 1800 | Vernam (Vernon) T.Powell |
Prothero | Bristol–Nevis | LR |
| 1802 | T.Powel; G. Cooper |
Prothero | Bristol–Nevis | LR |
Lloyd's List (LL) reported on 15 July 1803 that Rachael, Cooper, master, had been taken and retaken, while on her way from Nevis to Bristol. She had arrived at Liverpool. [3] The capture had been off Cape Clear, [4] and her recaptor was a Liverpool letter of marque. [2]
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1805 | G.Cooper W.Scarth |
Prothero | Bristol–Nevis | LR |
| 1810 | S.Bell, jr. | Claxton & Company | Bristol–Nevis | LR |
| 1811 | S.Bell, jr. J.Powell |
Claxton & Company | Bristol–Nevis | LR |
Fate
Rachel, Power, master, was at Nevis when a gale hit the island between 6 and 9 July 1811. [5] She herself was wrecked on 7 July; her crew was saved. [2]
Citations
References
- Farr, Grahame E., ed. (1950). Records of Bristol Ships, 1800-1838 (vessels over 150 tons). Vol. 15. Bristol Record Society.
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