Sir Francis Burton (1825 ship (3))

Sir Francis N. Burton was launched in 1825 at Quebec. She made several voyages to India under a license from the EIC. She was wrecked on 16 February 1838.

For other ships with the same name, see Sir Francis N. Burton (ship).

History
United Kingdom
Name: Sir Francis N. Burton
Namesake: Francis Nathaniel Burton
Builder: Quebec City, Quebec[1]
Launched: July 1825[2]
Notes: The largest in burthen of three vessels named Sir Francis N. Burton launched in Quebec in 1825. This has led to some possible confusion.
General characteristics
Tons burthen: 410,[2] or 411[1] (bm)

Career

Sir Francis N. Burton first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1826 with F. Boston, master, Pickth___ (or Peckerhance), owner, and trade Liverpool–Quebec.[3] She assumed British registry on 5 October 1827.[1] In 1827 Her master changed to J.White.

Year Master Owner Trade Source
1830 A.Reid Gibb & Co. Greenock–Bombay LR
1835 F.Scott D.Gibb Liverpool–Africa LR; homeport Liverpool
1837 F.Scott D.Gibb Liverpool–Africa LR; homeport Liverpool

Fate

On 16 February 1838, Sir Francis Burton was totally lost in Ardmore Bay,[4] (51°57′N 7°43′W) near Youghal. She was sailing from Liverpool to Demerara with a general cargo. By one report her crew were saved; by another, all 13 hands perished. Earlier, apparently the EIC turned her down when her owners would not make necessary improvements.

Citations and references

Citations

  1. Library and Archives Canada Item: 65670: SIR FRANCIS BURTON.
  2. Hackman (2001), pp. 312–313.
  3. LR (1826), Supple. pages "S", Seq.№S95.
  4. "Ship News". The Morning Post (20960). London. 24 February 1838.

References

  • Hackman, Rowan (2001). Ships of the East India Company. Gravesend, Kent: World Ship Society. ISBN 0-905617-96-7.
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