Nimrod (1821 ship)

History
United Kingdom
NameNimrod
NamesakeNimrod
Owner
  • 1821: John Scott & Co.
  • 1828:Harvie & Co.
  • 1832:Henry Moore
  • 1841: Henry & Joseph Moore
  • 1843: Lamb & Parbury.
  • 1845: Thomas Larkins (London), possibly on behalf of Jardine, Matheson & Co.
Port of registry№272 on the General Registry, Calcutta
BuilderJohn Scott & Co., Fort Gloucester (Fort Gloster), Calcutta
Launched11 December 1821
NotesTeak-built
General characteristics
Tons burthen216, or 23175⁄94 (bm)
Length92 ft 0 in (28.0 m)
Beam23 ft 8 in (7.2 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planBarque

Nimrod was launched late in 1821 at Calcutta. One report has her being sold in 1825; she did change her homeport to the United Kingdom. In 1832 her ownership and homeport changed to Sydney, Australia.

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