Blucher (1814 ship)

History
United States
BuilderBoston
Launched1809
Capturedc.1814
United Kingdom
NameBlucher
NamesakeGebhard Leberecht von Blücher
Owner
  • 1814:Laing & Co.
  • 1816:J. Goldie & Co.
  • 1818:Blachford & Co.
Acquiredc.1814 by purchase of a prize
FateWrecked 1818 (possibly)
General characteristics
Tons burthen240 (bm)
Armament2 × 4-pounder guns

Blucher was launched at Boston in 1809 under another name. The British captured her around 1814 and new owners renamed her. She traded with India and South East Asia under a license from the British East India Company until she wrecked in 1818.