Alcyone (1814 ship)
Alcyone (or Alcione), was launched in France in 1810 and under another name. She was taken in prize. Waters & Co. purchased her in 1814 and renamed her. She initially sailed to Asia and India under a licence from the British East India Company, and was the first vessel to formally to receive such a licence. She then sailed between London and the Cape of Good Hope. She was last listed in 1824.
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | Alcyone |
| Builder | France |
| Launched | 1810 |
| Acquired | 1814 by purchase of a prize |
| Fate | Last listed in 1824 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 38569⁄94, or 386 (bm) |
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