Lord Duncan (1798 Sunderland ship)

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NameLord Duncan
Launched1798, Sunderland
FateDestroyed by an explosion in 1807
History
Great Britain
NameLord Duncan
NamesakeAdam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan
Launched1798, Sunderland
FateDestroyed by an explosion in 1807
General characteristics
Tons burthen925,[1] or 935[1] (bm)
Complement
Armament
  • 1800: 20 × 18&9-pounder cannons[1]
  • 1806:6 × 9-pounder guns + 20 × 18-pounder carronades + 6 swivel guns[1]
  • 1806:6 × 9-pounder guns + 20 × 18-pounder carronades[1]
NotesThree decks

Lord Duncan was launched at Sunderland in 1798. She initially traded with Smyrna, where in late 1801 she suffered a lightning strike. In 1806 she started trading with San Domingo and was blown up there in 1807 in an explosion.

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