Prince Leopold (1816 ship)

Prince Leopold was launched in 1816 in Sunderland. She traded primarily between London and the Mediterranean, but was wrecked on 2 October 1825 on a voyage to Montevideo.

History
United Kingdom
Name: Prince Leopold
Builder: Sunderland
Launched: 1816
Fate: Wrecked on 2 October 1825
General characteristics
Tons burthen: 193, or 198 (bm)

Career

Prince Leopold first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1816.[1] She spent most of her career sailing between England and the Mediterranean though there is are records of the occasional voyage to the West Indies.

Year Master Owner Trade Source
1816 J.Houston
J.Smith		 Mitchell
J.Smith		 London
London–Smyrna		 LR
1822 Spreal
W.Sadler		 J.Smith
Sadler & Co.		 London–Genoa LR
1826 N.Sadler Sadler & Co. Liverpool–Montevideo LR

Fate

On 2 October 1825 a gale drove Prince Leopold on the Pipas Rocks, in the River Plate, about five miles west of the Island of Flores, Her crew abandoned her the next day, taking a boat; they arrived at Montevideo the same afternoon.[2] A report dated 13 October stated that her cargo would be saved, but that it was so damaged that it would be sold for the account of the insurers.[3] On 11 November Liberty arrived with much of Prince Leopold's cargo; Prince Leopold herself was sold for $180.[4]

Citations
  1. LR (1816), Supple. pages "P", Seq.№P41.
  2. "The Marine List". Lloyd's List (6073). 16 December 1825.
  3. "The Marine List". Lloyd's List (6076). 27 December 1825.
  4. "The Marine List". Lloyd's List (6083). 1 January 1826.
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