Severn (1806 ship)
Severn was launched at Bristol in 1806. She spent most of her career as a West Indiaman. In 1813 she ran down and sank another merchantman. In late 1838 Severn's crew had to abandon her in the Atlantic in a sinking condition.
Severn, c.1835; Joseph Walter (1783–1856), Bristol Museum & Art Gallery | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | Severn |
| Namesake | River Severn |
| Builder | Hilhouse, Sons and Co., Bristol, Gloucestershire |
| Launched | 1806 |
| Fate | Abandoned at sea late 1838 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 478, or 47850⁄94 (bm) |
| Length | 113 ft 5 in (34.6 m) |
| Beam | 31 ft 6 in (9.6 m) |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Sail plan | Ship-rigged; later barque |
| Complement | 30 |
| Armament | 12 × 9&4-pounder guns |
| Notes | Two decks, three masts, square stem, quarter galleries, and figure head |
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