King George Packet (1802 Berwick ship)

King George Packet was a smack launched in 1802 in Berwick-on-Tweed for the Old Shipping Company of Berwick. She sailed as a packet between Leith and London until 1825. Berwick smacks were sloops that could make the voyage between Berwick and London in two days. In late 1825, she became a Leith-based coaster. New owners then sailed her between London and the Continent. In 1826 she suffered a minor maritime mishap. Her crew abandoned her at sea in 1832; she was last listed in Lloyd's Register (LR), in the volume for 1833.

History
United Kingdom
NameKing George Packet
OperatorOld Shipping Company
Launched1802, Berwick
FateAbandoned at sea in December 1832
General characteristics
Tons burthen137 (bm)
Sail planSmack
Armament6 × 18-pounder carronades + 2 × 6-pounder guns
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