Alexander (1801 ship Shields)
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | Alexander |
| Owner | F. Hurry & Co., Howdon |
| Launched | 1801 |
| Fate | Wrecked 8 October 1808 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Full-rigged ship |
| Tons burthen | 301 (bm) |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Complement | 32 men |
| Armament | 8 × 18-pounder carronades |
Alexander was a 301-ton merchant vessel launched at Shields in 1801. She became a whaler and made a voyage to New Zealand and the South Seas whale fisheries for Hurry & Co. She was wrecked while outbound from Liverpool in October 1808.