Albion was launched at Shields in 1801, possibly under another name. She first appeared as Albion in 1804. Her crew abandoned her at sea in 1807.

History
United Kingdom
NameAlbion
Launched1801, Shields
FateAbandoned at sea in 1807
General characteristics
Tons burthen345 (bm)
Armament2 × 6-pounder guns + 2 × 18-pounder carronades

Career

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Albion first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1804.[1]

Year Master Owner Trade Source & notes
1804 J.Allen Hurry & Co. Cork transport LR
1807 J.Allen
Pawson
Hurry & Co. Cork transport
London–Jamaica
LR; large repair 1807
1808 Pawson Fletcher London–Jamaica LR

Loss

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In January 1808, Lloyd's List reported that the crew of Albion, Pawson, master, had deserted their vessel at sea. She had been on her way from Grenada. Magnet, coming from Surinam, took up the crew and came into the Downs.[2]

Citations

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  1. ^ LR (1804), Supple. pages "A", Seq.No.A44.
  2. ^ "The Marine List". Lloyd's List. No. 4218. 8 January 1808. hdl:2027/mdp.39015005721488.