Chambers (1781 ship)

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History
Kingdom of Great Britain
NameChambers
BuilderAmerica[1]
Launched1781[1]
FateFoundered 1792
General characteristics
Tons burthen210,[1] or 233 (bm)
Armament1783: 4 × 4-pounder guns

Chambers was a ship launched in America in 1781, possibly under the same name. Chambers first appeared in Lloyd's Register in 1783.[1] She traded between Liverpool and Africa, but is not listed as a slave ship. She foundered in 1792.

Year Master Owner Trade Source
1783 Js.Herd Jones & Co. Liverpool–Africa LR
1789 W.Young Jones & Co. Liverpool–Africa LR; new deck and sides 1787
1790 W.Young
J.Berry
Jones & Co. Liverpool–Africa LR; new deck and sides 1787 & repairs 1790
1792 J. Berry Jones & Co. Liverpool–Africa LR; new deck and sides 1787 & repairs 1790

Loss[]

In early 1792 Thomas was on her way back to Bristol from Jamaica having taken on board the crew of Chambers, of Liverpool, which had been foundering.[2]

Citations[]

  1. ^ a b c d LR (1783), Seq.No.C519.
  2. ^ "The Marine List". Lloyd's List. No. 2374. 10 February 1792. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
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