British Tar (1803 ship)

British Tar was launched at Shields in 1803. She first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1803.[3]

Year Master Owner Trade Source
1803 T.Forrest T.Forrest London LR
1808 T.Forrest T.Forrest London LR
For other ships with the same name, see British Tar (ship).

History
United Kingdom
BuilderLockwood Brodrick (Late),[1] at South Shields.[2]
Launched1803
General characteristics
Tons burthen328, or 330 (bm)

British Tar may have been the transport f that name that participated in the Battle of Copenhagen (1807). She was one of several transports that the commander-in-chief had ordered to be armed and that were carrying pennants.[Note 1]

British Tar was last listed in 1811 with unchanged data.

Notes and citations

Notes

  1. An able seaman's share of the prize money was worth £3 8s.[4]

Citations

  1. Brodrick.
  2. Tyne Built ships: ""B".
  3. LR (1803), Supple. pages "B", Seq.№B32.
  4. "No. 16275". The London Gazette. 11 July 1809. p. 1103.
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