York (1783 ship)
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| History | |
|---|---|
 Great Britain | |
| Name | York |
| Launched | 1783, Archangel[1] |
| Fate | Burnt 30 November 1793 |
| Notes | Fir-built |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 600,[1] or 708 (bm) |
York was launched in 1783 at Archangel. She traded with Northern Russia until 1792 when the Sierra Leone Company purchased her for use as a storeship. She was burnt at Sierra Leone on 30 November 1793.
York first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) inn 1783.[1]
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1783 | J.Randall | Staniforth | Archangel–London | LR |
| 1792 | J.Randall S.Hebden |
Staniforth Sierra Leone Company |
London–Onega London–Africa |
LR |
In 1792 the Sierra Leone Company purchased York to use her as a storeship. On 9 May York, Hebden, master, sailed for Sierra Leone. In June Lloyd's List reported that she had sprung a leak and had had to put back into Plymouth.[2] She sailed for Sierra Leone again on 30 July.
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1794 | S.Hebden | Sierra Leone Company | London–Africa | LR |