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.
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United Kingdom | |
Name | Atalanta |
Namesake | Atalanta |
Builder | William Smith & Co, Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
Launched | 2 March 1811 |
Fate | Broken up circa 1831 |
General characteristics | |
Tons burthen | 34227⁄94, or 343 (bm) |
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