| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | City of London |
| Builder | William Rowe, St Peter's, Newcastle[1] |
| Launched | 1801 |
| Captured | January–February 1806 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 379 (bm) |
| Armament |
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City of London was launched in Newcastle in 1801. She spent most of her brief career sailing as a West Indiaman. A French privateer captured her in January or February 1806.
City of London first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1802.[2]
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1802 | Featonby | Fenn & Co. | London–Quebec | LR |
| 1803 | Featonby J.Ewin |
Phyn & Co. | London–Quebec London–Grenada |
LR |
| 1804 | J.Ewin Davidson |
Phyn & Co. | London–Grenada | LR |
| 1805 | Davidson T.Lamb |
Phyn & Co. Sibbald & Co. |
London–Grenada | LR |
| 1806 | T.Lamb | Sibbalds & Co. | London–Jamaica | LR |
The Journal de Commerce reported that General Perignon had arrived at Saint-Malo on 13 February 1806 with two English prizes, one of 300 tons and one of 400. They were carrying sugar, coffee, rum, logwood, etc.[3] One of the British vessels was British Hero, and the other was City of London. Général Pérignon brought them into Saint-Malo.[4]
Citations
- ↑ Tyne Built Ships: "C".
- ↑ LR (1802), Suppl. pages Seq.No.C59.
- ↑ "The Marine List". Lloyd's List. No. 4304. 11 March 1806. hdl:2027/uc1.c2735022. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
- ↑ "The Marine List". Lloyd's List. No. 4043. 11 April 1806. hdl:2027/uc1.c2735022. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
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