Lady Nelson (1801 ship)
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| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | Lady Nelson |
| Namesake | Frances Nelson |
| Owner | J. Atkins[1] |
| Launched | 1801,[1] Bermuda |
| Fate | Wrecked 15 November 1804 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 284[1] (bm) |
| Propulsion | Sail |
Lady Nelson, of 284 tons (bm), was launched in Bermuda in 1801, and was built of Bermuda cedar.[2] 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.[3][4] At the time of her loss she had 100 tons of oil. Her crew were saved.[5]
