Tartar was launched in France in 1807, almost surely under another name. She was captured circa 1811 and traded to Brazil, first from Liverpool and then from Falmouth, Cornwall. She disappeared without a trace in January 1814.
| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Builder | France |
| Launched | 1807 |
| Acquired | Circa 1811 by purchase of a prize |
| Fate | Foundered January 1814; no trace |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 121[1] (bm) |
| Armament | 6 × 6-pounder carronades[1] |
Career
editTartar first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR), in 1811.[1]
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1811 | K.C.Hill | Koster & Co. | Liverpool–Brazils | LR |
| 1813 | K.C.Hill J.West |
Nicholoson Geddes |
Falmouth–Brazil | LR |
Fate
editOn 4 February 1814 Tartar, West, master, was reported to have arrived at St Michaels from Spain. Around 2 January 1814 she sailed from St Michaels for London and was never heard from again.[2]
Citations
edit- ^ a b c LR (1807), Supple. pages "T", Seq.No.T46.
- ^ "The Marine List". Lloyd's List. No. 4848. 25 February 1814. hdl:2027/uc1.c2735026.