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Marcellus (1811 ship)

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History
United States
NameMarcellus
NamesakeMarcus Claudius Marcellus
Launched1811, Boston, Massachusetts
FateWrecked 13 August 1820
General characteristics
Tons burthen370,[1] or 385 (bm)
NotesSpruce beams and knees

Marcellus was launched in Boston in 1811. She traded between Liverpool and the United States, all the while retaining American ownership though possibly with British registry. It is not entirely clear how her owners dealt with the War of 1812. Lloyd's List's ship arrival and departure data does show a voyage between Lisbon and Baltimore during that period. She was lost in 1820 on a voyage to Bombay.

Career

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Marcellus first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1812.[2]

Year Master Owner Trade Source
1812 William Ward Boston Liverpool–St Ubes LR
1816 Ward
S.Bickwell
Boston Liverpool–Virginia LR
1821 S.Bickwell C.Coolidge & Co. Liverpool–New York LR

Fate

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Marcellus, Ahorn, master, wrecked on 13 August 1820 on Saugor Island, in the River Hooghly. She was sailing to Calcutta from Holland. Her cargo was saved.[3]

Citations

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  1. ^ Hackman (2001), p. 294.
  2. ^ LR (1812), Supple. pages "M", Seq.No.M87.
  3. ^ "Lloyd's Marine List – Feb. 6". Caledonian Mercury. No. 15514. 10 February 1821.

References

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