History | |
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United Kingdom | |
Name | Lady Nelson |
Namesake | Frances Nelson |
Owner | J. Atkins[1] |
Builder | Bermuda |
Launched | 1801[1] |
Fate | Wrecked 15 November 1804 |
General characteristics | |
Tons burthen | 284[1] (bm) |
Propulsion | Sail |
Lady Nelson, was launched in Bermuda in 1801. Lady Nelson traded between London and Curacoa until 1803. She then became a whaler for J. Atkins and was valued at £6,500 in 1802.[1] Under Captain James Lindsey (or Linsey) she sailed for the Galapagos. She was lost there on 15 November 1804.[2][3] At the time of her loss she had 100 tons of oil. Her crew were saved.[4]