Chance (1786 ship)

Chance was launched in 1786 at St John's Newfoundland. On 31 March 1787, Chance, James Millbanke, master, sailed from Liverpool as a slave ship in the triangular trade in enslaved people.[2] In August, Lloyd's List reported that Chance, Milbank, master, had arrived at the Gambia. She was condemned on the coast of Africa as unfit for service.[1]

History
Great Britain
NameChance
OwnerJohn Hodgson, & John Hodgson, Jr., Liverpool
Launched1786, St Johns, Newfoundland
FateCondemned c.1787
General characteristics [1]
Tons burthen39 (bm)
Length48 ft 10 in (14.9 m)
Beam13 ft 10 in (4.2 m)
Sail planSchooner

Citations & references

Citations

  1. Craig & Jarvis (1930), p. 71.
  2. Trans Atlantic Slave Trade Database – Chance voyage #80800.

References

  • Craig, Robert; Jarvis, Rupert (1967). Liverpool Registry of Merchant Ships. Series 3. Vol. 15. Manchester University Press for the Chetham Society.
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