Chambers (1781 ship)

Chambers was 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

History
Kingdom of Great Britain
Name: Chambers
Builder: America[1]
Launched: 1781[1]
Fate: Foundered 1792
General characteristics
Tons burthen: 210,[1] or 233 (bm)
Armament: 1783: 4 × 4-pounder guns

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