Atalanta (1811 ship)

Atalanta was launched at Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1811. She initially sailed as a government transport, sailing to the Indian Ocean. She also captured an American vessel after the outbreak of war with the United States. She then became a West Indiaman, and later traded with Sierra Leone and Madeira. She made one voyage to Bombay, sailing under a licence from the British East India Company (EIC). She was broken up circa 1831.

History
United Kingdom
NameAtalanta
NamesakeAtalanta
BuilderWilliam Smith & Co, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Launched2 March 1811
FateBroken up circa 1831
General characteristics
Tons burthen3422794, or 343 (bm)
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