Emperor Alexander (1812 ship)
Emperor Alexander was launched in Sweden in 1808. She entered British records in 1812. She traded between Liverpool and Rotterdam and was last listed in 1820
| History | |
|---|---|
 Sweden | |
| Launched: | 1808 |
| Fate: | Sold 1812? |
 United Kingdom | |
| Name: | Emperor Alexander |
| Acquired: | c.1812 |
| Fate: | Last listed 1820 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen: | 300 (bm) |
| Armament: | 2 × 4-pounder + 2 × 6-pounder guns |
Career
Emperor Alexander first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1812 with C.Hanson, master, Thornton, owner, and trade London–Baltic.[1]
On 2 February 1814 Emperor Alexander, Hanson, master, was coming into Liverpool from Rhode Island when she fell on her side at the entrance to St George's Dock. She became very leaky; her cargo was being landed with damage.[2]
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1814 | C.Hanson | Thornton C.A.Pree |
Liverpool–Baltic Liverpool–Rotterdam |
LR; damages repaired 1811 |
| 1815 | C.Hanson | C.Beer | Liverpool–Rotterdam | LR; damages repaired 1814 |
| 1815 | C.Hanson | Thornton | Liverpool–Rotterdam | Register of Shipping; damages repaired 1814 |
| 1820 | C.Hanson | C.Beer | Liverpool–Rotterdam | LR; damages repaired 1814 |
| 1820 | C.Hanson | Thornton | Liverpool–Rotterdam | Register of Shipping; damages repaired 1814 |
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