Albion (1814 ship)

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For other ships with the same name, see List of ships named Albion.

History
United Kingdom civil ensignUnited Kingdom
Name: Albion
Namesake: Albion
Owner: J. Hunter
Builder: J. Scott & Co., Calcutta[1][2]
Launched: 12 November 1814[2]
Fate: Wrecked January 1817[3]
General characteristics
Tons burthen: 790,[1] or 817​80⁄94,[2] (bm)
Propulsion: Sail
Notes: Three decks

Albion was launched at Fort Gloucester, Calcutta, India, in 1814. She wrecked on 13 January 1817 off Trincomalee, while on her way from Madras to London. Her crew and passengers were rescued.[4][3]

HMS Magicienne assisted in the rescue efforts. The officers of the Madras Establishment awarded Captain John Brett Purvis a silver plate worth £100 in recognition of his efforts.[5]

Citations and references[edit]

Citations

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Phipps (1840), pp. 105, 117, & 142.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Hackman (2001), p. 249.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 The Asiatic Journal and Monthly Register for British and Foreign India, China, and Australia (August 1817), p.196.
  4. ↑ "The Marine List". Lloyd's List (5182). 30 May 1817.
  5. ↑ Gordon (1990), p. 165.

References

  • Gordon, Iain (1990). Soldier Of The Raj: The Life of Richard Fortescue Purvis 1789-1869. Pen and Sword. ISBN 9780850528473.
  • Hackman, Rowan (2001). Ships of the East India Company. Gravesend, Kent: World Ship Society. ISBN 0-905617-96-7.
  • Phipps, John (1840). A Collection of Papers Relative to Ship Building in India ...: Also a Register Comprehending All the Ships ... Built in India to the Present Time ... Scott.
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