Prince Leopold was launched in 1816 in Sunderland. She traded primarily between London and the Mediterranean, but was wrecked on 2 October 1825 on a voyage to Montevideo.
| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | Prince Leopold |
| Builder | Sunderland |
| Launched | 1816 |
| Fate | Wrecked on 2 October 1825 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 193, or 198 (bm) |
Career
editPrince Leopold first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1816.[1] She spent most of her career sailing between England and the Mediterranean though there are records of the occasional voyage to the West Indies.
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 | J.Houston J.Smith |
Mitchell J.Smith |
London London–Smyrna |
LR |
| 1822 | Spreal W.Sadler |
J.Smith Sadler & Co. |
London–Genoa | LR |
| 1826 | N.Sadler | Sadler & Co. | Liverpool–Montevideo | LR |
Fate
editOn 2 October 1825 a gale drove Prince Leopold on the Pipas Rocks, in the River Plate, about five miles west of the Island of Flores. Her crew abandoned her the next day, taking a boat; they arrived at Montevideo the same afternoon.[2] A report dated 13 October stated that her cargo would be saved, but that it was so damaged that it would be sold for the account of the insurers.[3] On 11 November Liberty arrived with much of Prince Leopold's cargo; Prince Leopold herself was sold for $180.[4]
Citations
edit- ^ LR (1816), Supple. pages "P", Seq.№P41.
- ^ "The Marine List". Lloyd's List (6073). 16 December 1825. hdl:2027/hvd.32044105226518.
- ^ "The Marine List". Lloyd's List (6076): 78 v. 27 December 1825. hdl:2027/hvd.32044105226518.
- ^ "The Marine List". Lloyd's List (6083): 78 v. 1 January 1826. hdl:2027/uc1.c2735036.