Lord Melville was launched in Leith in 1804. She served as a government transport, and was probably present at the Battle of Copenhagen (1807) as an armed transport. She was last listed in 1809.
| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Builder | Leith |
| Launched | 1804 |
| Fate | Last listed 1809 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 201 (bm) |
| Armament | 10 × 18-pounder carronades |
Career edit
Lord Melville first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1804.[1]
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1804 | Js. Brown | Menzies & Co. | Leith transport | LR |
| 1807 | J.Brown J.Beatson |
Menzies & Co. | Leith transport | LR |
Lord Melville may have been the transport of that name that in 1807 participated in the battle of Copenhagen. She was one of several transports that the commander-in-chief had ordered to be armed and that were carrying pennants, hence qualifying for prize money.[Note 1]
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1809 | J.Beatson | Menzies & Co. | Leith government service | Register of Shipping |
Fate edit
Lord Melville was last listed in the registers in 1809.
Notes edit
Citations edit
- ^ LR (1807), Supple. pages "L", Seq.No.L71.
- ^ "No. 16275". The London Gazette. 11 July 1809. p. 1103.