Britannia (1802 ship)

For other ships with the same name, see Britannia (ship).

History
United Kingdom
NameBritannia
NamesakeBritannia
Owner
  • Fletcher & Co.[1]
  • 1805:Poole & Co.[2]
  • 1806:France and Co.[3]
Launched1802
FateDestroyed by explosion 11 February 1806
General characteristics
Tons burthen455,[4] or 460,[1] or 465[2](bm)
PropulsionSails
Complement35[4]
Armament20 × 9-pounder guns[4]

Britannia was a merchant vessel launched at Kingston-upon-Hull in 1802. She repelled the attack of a French privateer in a notable single-ship action in 1804. An accidental explosion in Cork harbour in 1806 destroyed her and killed most of her crew.

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