Sincapore (1826 ship)

Sincapore was launched in 1826 at St Martin's, New Brunswick. She entered Lloyd's Register in 1827 with M. Tait, master, and W. Andrew, owner.[2] She then proceeded to sail between England and Canada. However, she was on a voyage from Mauritius to Glasgow, Renfrewshire, when she was driven ashore in Table Bay on 1 September 1830 and was wrecked.[3]

For other ships with the same name, see Sincapore (ship).

History
United Kingdom
Name: Sincapore
Namesake: Singapore
Builder: St. Martin's, New Brunswick[1]
Launched: 5 December 1826[1]
Fate: Wrecked 1 September 1830
General characteristics
Tons burthen: 271, or 271​70⁄94[1] (bm)
Length: 94 ft 9 in (28.9 m)[1]
Beam: 25 ft 5 in (7.7 m)[1]

Citations and references

Citations

  1. Hackman (2001), p. 312.
  2. Supple. pages "S", Seq.№S21.
  3. "FROM LLOYD'S LIST - Feb. 11". Caledonian Mercury (17096). 14 February 1831.

References

  • Hackman, Rowan (2001). Ships of the East India Company. Gravesend, Kent: World Ship Society. ISBN 0-905617-96-7.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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