Irlam (1800 ship)

Irlam was launched in 1800 at Liverpool as a West Indiaman, sailing between Liverpool and Barbados. Although a merchantman and not a privateer, she made an unusually aggressive use of her letter of marque, capturing or recapturing four vessels. She wrecked on Tuskar Rock in 1812.

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

Great Britain
NameIrlam
Owner
  • 1801:Irlam & Co.
  • 1802:Barton & Co.
BuilderLiverpool
Launched1800
FateWrecked May 1812
General characteristics
Tons burthen380, or 407 (bm)
Complement
  • 1801:30
  • 1803:35
  • 1803:35
Armament
  • 1801:12 × 9-pounder guns
  • 1802:16 × 9-pounder guns + 4 × 18-pounder carronades
  • 1803:16 × 9-pounder guns
  • 1803:16 × 9-pounder guns
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