King George Packet (1802 Berwick ship)

King George Packet was launched in 1802 in Berwick-on-Tweed for the Old Shipping Company of Berwick. She sailed as a packet between Leith and London until 1825, when she became a Leith-based coaster. She then was unlisted for two years, reappearing in 1828 with new owners. She sailed between London and the Continent and was last listed in 1833.

For other ships with the same name, see King George (ship).

History
United Kingdom
NameKing George Packet
OperatorOld Shipping Company[lower-alpha 1]
Launched1802, Berwick
FateLast listed 1833
General characteristics
Tons burthen137 (bm)
Sail planSmack
Armament6 × 18-pounder carronades + 2 × 6-pounder guns

Career

Berwick smacks were sloops that could make the voyage between Berwick and London in two days.

King George Packet first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1802.[2]

Year Master Owner Trade Source & notes
1802 J[ohn] Ramsay Old Shipping Company Leith–London LR
1809 J.Ramsay
Haliburton		 Old Shipping Company Leith–London LR
1814 Haliburton
Creighton		 Old Shipping Company Leith–London LR; thorough repair 1814
1818 Creighton
A.Gordon		 Old Shipping Company Leith–London LR; thorough repair 1814 & 1815
1821 J.Ramsey Old Shipping Company Leith–London LR; thorough repair 1815
1825 J.Ramsey Old Shipping Company Leith coaster LR; thorough repair 1815
1826 & 1827 LR – not listed
1828 R.Willis DeBie & Co. London–Rotterdam LR; good repair 1827
1833 R.Willis DeBie & Co. London–Copenhagen LR; good repair 1827

Fate

King George Packet was last listed in 1833.

Notes
  1. The London and Leith Old Ship Company had been founded in Berwick but transferred to Leith early in the 19th century.[1]

Citations
  1. Martine (1888), pp. 2–3.
  2. LR (1802), Supple. pages "K".

References
  • Martine, John (1888). Reminiscences of Port and Town of Leith.
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