Irlam (1800 ship)
British merchant vessel (1800–1812) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other ships with the same name, see Irlam (ship).
Irlam was launched in 1800 at Liverpool as a West Indiaman, sailing between Liverpool and Barbados. Although a merchantman and not a privateer, she made an unusually aggressive use of her letter of marque, capturing or recapturing four vessels. She wrecked on Tuskar Rock in 1812.
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Name | Irlam |
Namesake | George Irlam |
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Builder | Liverpool[2] |
Launched | 1800[2][3] |
Fate | Wrecked May 1812 |
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Tons burthen | 380,[2][4][3] or 407[1] (bm) |
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