Alexander (1806 ship)

Alexander was launched in 1801 in the United States, possibly under another name. She became a slave ship in the triangular trade in enslaved people, sailing from Liverpool. A French privateer captured her after she had landed her captives at Berbice. Alexander returned to British ownership and became a West Indiaman, and then a transport. She was last listed in 1816 but may have been sold or broken up in 1815.

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

History
United States
Launched1801
FateSold? 1806
United Kingdom
Acquired1806
FateLast listed 1816
General characteristics
Tons burthen313, or 314, or 317 (bm)
Complement
  • 1806:40
  • 1808:2540
Armament
  • 1806:4 × 6-pounder guns + 2 × 18-pounder carronades + 10 × 12-pounder carronades
  • 1808:4 × 6-pounder guns + 2 × 18-pounder + 10 × 12-pounder carronades
  • 1809: 16 × 9&6-pounder cannons
  • 1811:8 × 6-pounder guns
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