Emperor Alexander (1812 ship)
| History | |
|---|---|
 Sweden | |
| Launched | 1808 |
| Fate | Sold 1812? |
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | Emperor Alexander |
| Acquired | c.1812 |
| Fate | Last listed 1820 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 300 (bm) |
| Armament | 2 × 4-pounder + 2 × 6-pounder guns |
Emperor Alexander was launched in Sweden in 1808. She entered British records in 1812. She traded between Liverpool and Rotterdam and was last listed in 1820
Career
Emperor Alexander first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1812 with C.Hanson, master, Thornton, owner, and trade London–Baltic.[1]
On 2 February 1814 Emperor Alexander, Hanson, master, was coming into Liverpool from Rhode Island when she fell on her side at the entrance to St George's Dock. She became very leaky; her cargo was being landed with damage.[2]
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source & notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1814 | C.Hanson | Thornton C.A.Pree |
Liverpool–Baltic Liverpool–Rotterdam |
LR; damages repaired 1811 |
| 1815 | C.Hanson | C.Beer | Liverpool–Rotterdam | LR; damages repaired 1814 |
| 1815 | C.Hanson | Thornton | Liverpool–Rotterdam | Register of Shipping; damages repaired 1814 |
| 1820 | C.Hanson | C.Beer | Liverpool–Rotterdam | LR; damages repaired 1814 |
| 1820 | C.Hanson | Thornton | Liverpool–Rotterdam | Register of Shipping; damages repaired 1814 |