Atlas (1801 ship)

Atlas was built in Souths Shields by Temple and launched in 1801 for Temple. She made two voyages transporting convicts from Ireland or England to Port Jackson. On the first voyage she carried cargo for the British East India Company (EIC). On the second she sailed to Bengal after delivering her convicts to New South Wales and was wrecked off India in 1820 while on her way back to Britain.

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

History
United Kingdom
NameAtlas
Owner
  • Simon Temple, South Shields (for own account)
  • 1803:G. Clay
  • 1818: Hills & Co.
  • 1820:Bullcott
BuilderTemple shipbuilders, South Shields
Launched18 June 1801
FateWrecked 9 May 1820
General characteristics
Tons burthen435, or 43549⁄94, or 437, or 444 (bm)
PropulsionSail
Complement34
Armament
  • 1801:12 x 6-pounder guns
  • 1804:16 guns
  • 1815:8 × 6-pounder guns + 2 × 6-pounder carronades
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