Emperor Alexander (1812 Sunderland ship)
Emperor Alexander was launched in Sunderland in 1812. She traded widely until she was wrecked in October 1821.
| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name: | Emperor Alexander |
| Builder: | Sunderland[1] |
| Launched: | 1812[1] |
| Fate: | October 1821 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen: | 195[1] (bm) |
Career
Emperor Alexander first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1812 with T.Lowes, master, F.Lowes, owner, and trade London–Petersburg.[1]
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 | T.Lowes | F.Lowes | London–Petersburgh London–Leghorn |
LR |
| 1818 | T.Lowes | F.Lowes | London–Leghorn | LR |
| 1819 | T.Lowes J.Davidson |
F.Lowes | London–Leghorn London–Rio de Janeiro |
LR |
| 1820 | J.Davidson | F.Lowes | London–Rio de Janeiro | LR |
On the night of 20 October 1821 Emperor Alexander, of Sunderland, Davidson, master, was sailing from Liverpool to Bahia, when she struck on the Cannon Rock, near Portaferry and filled with water. Her crew were saved.[2]
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