Alexander (1801 ship)

Alexander was a sailing ship built by Henry Baldwin and launched in Quebec in 1801. She was registered in London in 1802. She sailed for the British East India Company carrying wheat to New South Wales for the government, before returning to Britain via China. She spent a few years trading with the West Indies before she traveled to New South Wales again, this time transporting convicts. On her return to Britain new owners returned her to trading with the West Indies, but she is no longer listed after 1810 and her ultimate fate is unknown.

For other ships with the same name, see Alexander (East Indiaman) and Alexander (ship).

History
United Kingdom
NameAlexander
Owner
  • John Locke (or Lock); 1801-1802
  • W Beatson & Company; 1802-1803
BuilderHenry Baldwin, Quebec
Launched1801
FateCondemned 1810
General characteristics
Tons burthen274, 278, or 279, or 281 (bm)
Length98 ft (30 m)
Beam26 ft (7.9 m)
Depth6 ft (1.8 m)
PropulsionSail
Complement24
Armament
  • 1801:10 guns
  • 1806:12 × 6-pounder guns
  • 1808:2 × 18-pounder + 12 × 12-pounder guns, the latter "short guns of the New Construction"
  • 1810:12 × 6-pounder guns
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