Caroline (1800 Philadelphia ship)
Caroline was launched at Philadelphia in 1800. She was taken in prize. New owners retained her name and she appeared in British records from 1813. From 1820 on she was based at Hobart in Van Diemen's Land. From there she sailed to and from Port Jackson and on seal hunting voyages to Macquarie Island. She departed on a sealing voyage in November 1824 and wrecked at Macquarie Island on 17 March 1825; her crew were rescued some five months later.
| History | |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Builder | Philadelphia |
| Launched | 1800 |
| Captured | 1813 |
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | Caroline |
| Acquired | 1813 by purchase of a prize |
| Fate | Wrecked 17 March 1825 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 224, (bm) |
| Armament | 2 × 12-pounder guns |
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