Albuera was launched at Sunderland in 1811. She was wrecked in November 1827.

History
United Kingdom
NameAlbuera
NamesakeBattle of Albuera
BuilderSunderland[1]
Launched1811[1]
FateWrecked on 4 November 1827
General characteristics
Tons burthen167, or 177[1] (bm)
Armament2 guns

She first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1811 with J.Johnson, master, J.Lang, owner, trade London transport.[1]

Year Master Owner Trade Source
1815 C.Jameson Saunders London–Leghorn LR
1820 C.Baltworth Saunders London LR
1823 Borthwik Saunders London–Malta LR
1825 P.M'Corton M'Clarkson Belfast–San Andero LR

A gale drove Albuera ashore near Memel, Prussia on 4 November 1827. The Memel Lifeboat rescued the crew.[2] She was on a voyage from Belfast.

Citations

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  1. ^ a b c d LR (1811), Supple.pages "A", Seq.№117.
  2. ^ "Ship News", Hull Packet and Humber Mercury, 27 November 1827; Issue 2245.