Atlas (1811 ship)

Atlas was a 501-ton sailing ship that was built at Whitby and launched in 1811. In 1814 she successfully defended herself in a single-ship action with an American privateer. In 1816 she transported convicts to New South Wales, and afterwards disappeared off the coast of India in 1817.

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

History
United Kingdom
NameAtlas
OwnerT. Barrick
BuilderT. Barrick, Whitby
Launched1811, or 1812
FateDisappeared, believed to have foundered in 1817
General characteristics
Tons burthen501, or 502(bm)
Length115 ft 6 in (35.2 m) (keel)
Beam32 ft 2 in (9.8 m)
PropulsionSail
Armament
  • 1812:10 × 18-pounder guns "of the New Construction"
  • 1816:10 × 18-pounder carronades
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