Benson (1811 ship)
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For other ships with the same name, see Benson (ship).
Benson was launched at Quebec in 1811. She entered Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1813. She was condemned at Mauritius in 1817 and her loss gave rise to a notable court case.
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Name | Benson |
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Builder | Sam Finch,[2] Saint Patrick, Quebec[3] |
Launched | 1811[2] |
Fate | Condemned 1817 |
General characteristics | |
Tons burthen | 572,[4] or 573[2][3] (bm) |
Length | 126 ft (38 m)[2] |
Beam | 32 ft (9.8 m)[2] |
Depth of hold | 6 ft (1.8 m)[2] |
Armament | 10 × 18-pounder carronades[4] |
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