Latona was launched in 1786 at Newcastle upon Tyne. She spent her entire career as a merchantman. In 1800 a privateer captured her, but a British privateer recaptured her quickly. She foundered in 1835.
| History | |
|---|---|
 Great Britain | |
| Name | Latona |
| Namesake | Leto |
| Launched | 1786, Newcastle upon Tyne[1] |
| Fate | Abandoned sinking in 1835 |
| Notes | This vessel is sometimes conflated with Latona[2] |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 292, or 29211⁄94;[2] later 306, or 308, or 309[1] (bm) |
| Length | 96 ft 0 in (29.3 m)[1] |
| Beam | 27 ft 9 in (8.5 m)[1] |
| Sail plan | Snow[1] |
| Armament |
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Career
Latona entered Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1787 with John Hall, master, and W. Lashly, owner, and trade London–Petersburg.[3]
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | J. Hall | Lashly | London |
| 1795 | Fothergill | Lashly | London–Petersburg |
| 1800 | J. Lyon | J. Lyon | London–Memel |
On 22 August 1800, Lloyd's List reported that the British privateer Earl Spencer had recaptured Latona, which a French privateer had captured as Latona was sailing from Memel to Lisbon. Earl Spencer sent Latona into Oporto.[4][a]
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1805 | R. Fenwick | J. Lyons | Dublin–Memel | |
| 1810 | Simpson | J. Lyons | Yarmouth–Shields | Damage repaired 1809 |
| 1815 | Simpson | J. Lyons | Yarmouth–Shields | Damage repaired 1809 |
| 1820 | W. Robinson | Capt. & Co. | Plymouth | Large repair 1816; thorough repair 1817 |
| 1825 | T. Christie | Robinson[b] | Liverpool–"Mrmc" | 306 tons (bm) |
| 1830 | Robinson | Robinson | London–Quebec | Damage repaired 1826; 308 tons (bm) |
| 1835 | R. Carter | Carter[c] | London–Quebec | 309 tons (bm) |
Fate
Latona sprang a leak on 1 September 1835, resulting in her crew abandoning her in the Atlantic Ocean on 3 September.[1] Olga rescued her crew. Latona was on a voyage from Padstow, Cornwall to Quebec City, Lower Canada.[5]
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Citations
References
- Hackman, Rowan (2001). Ships of the East India Company. Gravesend, Kent: World Ship Society. ISBN 0-905617-96-7.