Sir Francis Burton (1825 ship (3))
Sir Francis N. Burton was launched in 1825 at Quebec. She made several voyages to India under a license from the EIC. She was wrecked on 16 February 1838.
| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name: | Sir Francis N. Burton |
| Namesake: | Francis Nathaniel Burton |
| Builder: | Quebec City, Quebec[1] |
| Launched: | July 1825[2] |
| Notes: | The largest in burthen of three vessels named Sir Francis N. Burton launched in Quebec in 1825. This has led to some possible confusion. |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen: | 410,[2] or 411[1] (bm) |
Career
Sir Francis N. Burton first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1826 with F. Boston, master, Pickth___ (or Peckerhance), owner, and trade Liverpool–Quebec.[3] She assumed British registry on 5 October 1827.[1] In 1827 Her master changed to J.White.
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | A.Reid | Gibb & Co. | Greenock–Bombay | LR |
| 1835 | F.Scott | D.Gibb | Liverpool–Africa | LR; homeport Liverpool |
| 1837 | F.Scott | D.Gibb | Liverpool–Africa | LR; homeport Liverpool |
Fate
On 16 February 1838, Sir Francis Burton was totally lost in Ardmore Bay,[4] (51°57′N 7°43′W) near Youghal. She was sailing from Liverpool to Demerara with a general cargo. By one report her crew were saved; by another, all 13 hands perished. Earlier, apparently the EIC turned her down when her owners would not make necessary improvements.
Citations and references
Citations
- Library and Archives Canada Item: 65670: SIR FRANCIS BURTON.
- Hackman (2001), pp. 312–313.
- LR (1826), Supple. pages "S", Seq.№S95.
- "Ship News". The Morning Post (20960). London. 24 February 1838.
References
- Hackman, Rowan (2001). Ships of the East India Company. Gravesend, Kent: World Ship Society. ISBN 0-905617-96-7.