Oromocto (1796 ship)
Oromocto was launched at New Brunswick in 1796. She foundered in April 1799 whilst on a voyage from Liverpool to New Brunswick. Her crew were rescued.
| History | |
|---|---|
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| Name | Oromocto |
| Namesake | Oromocto |
| Launched | 1796, New Brunswick |
| Fate | Foundered 1799 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 200,[1] or 201[2] (bm) |
| Sail plan | Snow |
Oromocto first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1796.[1]
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1796 | Bourne | Miles & Co. | St John–Cowes | LR |
Lloyd's List reported in May 1798 that Oromocto, Bourne, master, was believed to have been captured. She was on a voyage from Halifax to Antigua when captured.[3]
The report appears to have been in error as she was later reported to have arrived at Antigua.
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1799 | J.Watts | Miles & Co. | Liverpool–New Brunswick | LR |
Loss: Lloyd's List reported in April 1799 that Oromocto, Watt, master, had foundered at sea, and that her crew had been saved.[4]
Citations
- LR (1796), "O" supple. pages.
- LR (1799), Seq.No.O76.
- "The Marine List". Lloyd's List. No. 3004. 22 May 1798. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- "The Marine List". Lloyd's List. No. 3066. 26 April 1799. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
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