Alexander (1801)

For other ships of the same name, see Alexander (East Indiaman) and Alexander (ship).
Career
Name: Alexander
Owner: W Beatson & Company (1801-1803)
Launched: 1801, Quebec
General characteristics
Tons burthen:278 (bm)
Propulsion:Sail

The Alexander was a 278 ton sailing ship built in Quebec for W Beatson & Company.

East Indiaman

She was taken up for service with the British East India Company between 1802-1803.[1] Afterwards she plied the West Indies.

Convict transport

Under the command of Richard Brooks, she sailed from Portsmouth on 28 January 1806, with 42 female convicts for the colony of New South Wales. She was part of convoy of convict transports under the escort of Porpoise that included the (Lady Madeleine) Sinclair, Fortune, Elizabeth, and Justina. The convoy passed Madeira on 25 February and were reported all well on 5 March.[2] Lady Madeleine Sinclair was also carrying Captain William Bligh, who was sailing to the colony to assume the governorship.

Alexander arrived at Port Jackson on 20 August. No convicts died on the voyage. Alexander left Port Jackson on 10 November bound for England.[3]

Citations

  1. ↑ "Alexander". East India Company Ships. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
  2. ↑ Lloyd's List, no. 4064, - accessed 7 February 2014.
  3. ↑ "Arrival of Vessels at Port Jackson, and their Departure". Australian Town and Country Journal, Saturday 3 January 1891, p.16. Retrieved 10 May 2012.

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