Flora (1801 ship)
UK merchant ship 1801–1813
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Flora was built in India. She first appeared in British records in 1801 as a West Indiaman. She was last listed in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1813.
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Flora |
| Builder | India[1] |
| In service | 1801 |
| Fate | Last listed 1813 |
| Notes | Hackman conflates this Flora with Flora.[2] |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 217[1][3] (bm) |
| Complement | 35[3] |
| Armament |
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| Notes | Teak-built |
Career
Flora first appeared in LR in 1801.[1]
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1801 | John Ritchie | Heathfield | London–Jamaica | LR |
| 1802 | Ritchie A.Grant |
Captain & Co. | London–Jamaica | Register of Shipping |
Captain Andrew Grant acquired a letter of marque on 24 August 1803.[3]
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1803 | Grant | Ritchie | London–Madeira London–Jamaica |
LR |
Fate
Flora was last listed in Lloyd's Register 1813.