Adamant (1811 ship)

Adamant was launched in 1811 at Blythe. She was a general trader that sailed to such places as Sierra Leone, Riga, New York, Quebec, and Australia. In 1821 she transported convicts to Sydney, New South Wales. She wrecked in 1828 on a voyage from Quebec back to London.

For other ships with the same name, see Adamant (ship).

History
United Kingdom
NameAdamant
Owner
  • 1811:Wm. Clark
  • 1813:Woodstock (or Woodcock)
  • 1820:Captain smith
  • 1821:Foster (or Forster)
BuilderBlyth
Launched28 September 1811
FateWrecked 1828
General characteristics
Tons burthen42788⁄94 or 428, or 429 (bm)
PropulsionSail
Armament
  • 1812:2 × 6-pounder guns + 8 × 18-pounder carronades
  • 1815:10 × 18-pounder carronades
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