British Tar (1803 ship)
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For other ships with the same name, see British Tar (ship).
British Tar was launched at Shields in 1803. She first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1803.[3]
More information Year, Master ...
Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source |
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1803 | T.Forrest | T.Forrest | London | LR |
1808 | T.Forrest | T.Forrest | London | LR |
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Quick Facts History, United Kingdom ...
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United Kingdom | |
Builder | Lockwood Brodrick (Late),[1] at South Shields.[2] |
Launched | 1803 |
Fate | Last listed 1811 |
General characteristics | |
Tons burthen | 328, or 330 (bm) |
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British Tar may have been the transport of 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.[lower-alpha 1]
British Tar was last listed in 1811 with unchanged data.