Harriet (1836 ship)
Harriet was launched at Yarmouth in 1836. She burnt in 1842.
| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name: | Harriet |
| Owner: | J.Somes[1] |
| Builder: | Yarmouth[1] |
| Launched: | 1836[1] |
| Fate: | Burnt 19 April 1842 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen: | 396 (bm) |
Harriet entered Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1836 with J. Somes, owner, and homeport of London.[1]
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | Beach | J.Somes | London–Africa | LR |
| 1842 | Beach | J.Somes | London–Africa | LR[2] |
Loss: On 19 April 1842 Harriet, Beach, master, was almost finished loading at Calcutta, India, for her return voyage to Great Britain when at about 1p.m. she caught fire. She was carrying general cargo and saltpeter. The fire spread so rapidly Beach, his officers, and crew, had to jump overboard to save themselves.[3][4][5] Her entry in LR for 1842 carries the annotation "burnt".[2]
Citations
- LR (1836), Seq.№H127.
- LR (1842), Seq.№H113.
- "Ships burnt and destroyed" (November 1847) Nautical Magazine: A Journal of Papers on Subjects Connected with Maritime Affairs. Vol.16, p.588.
- "Ship News". The Times (18003). London. 7 June 1842. col A, p. 8.
- "Shipping Intelligence". Caledonian Mercury (19097). Edinburgh. 9 June 1842.
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