Adriatic (1811 ship)

History
United States
NameAdriatic
BuilderIsaac Daniel, Master Carpenter, Chester, Connecticut[1]
Launched1811
FateSeized 1812
United Kingdom
NameVittoria
NamesakeBattle of Vitoria
Acquired1813 as purchase of a prize
FateLast listed 1833
General characteristics
Tons burthen281,[3] or 2814394,[2] or 282,[4] or 283,[5] or 286, or 2893495[1] (bm)
Length94 ft 9 in (28.9 m),[2] or 87 ft 2 in (26.6 m)[1]
Beam26 ft 9 in (8.2 m)[2]
PropulsionSail
Armament10 × 4-pounder guns[5]

Adriatic was launched in 1811 at Chester, Connecticut, the first vessel built in the town. The British Royal Navy seized her in July 1812. She was sold in 1813 and her new owners named her Vittoria. She traded with the West Indies, the Mediterranean, and the Indian Ocean, the last sailing under a licence from the British East India Company. She was last listed in 1834.

  1. ^ a b c Thomas A. Stevens, "Vessels Built on the Connecticut River". Connecticut River Museum.
  2. ^ a b c Hackman (2001), p. 320.
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