British Tar was launched at Shields in 1803. She first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1803.[3]
| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Builder | Lockwood Brodrick (Late),[1] at South Shields.[2] |
| Launched | 1803 |
| Fate | Last listed 1811 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 328, or 330 (bm) |
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1803 | T.Forrest | T.Forrest | London | LR |
| 1808 | T.Forrest | T.Forrest | London | LR |
British Tar may have been the transport of that name that participated in the Battle of Copenhagen (1807). She was one of several transports that the commander-in-chief had ordered to be armed and that were carrying pennants.[a]
British Tar was last listed in 1811 with unchanged data.
Notes
editCitations
edit- ^ Brodrick.
- ^ Tyne Built ships: ""B".
- ^ LR (1803), Supple. pages "B", Seq.№B32.
- ^ "No. 16275". The London Gazette. 11 July 1809. p. 1103.