Prince Regent (1811 Shields ship)
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | Prince Regent |
| Namesake | George IV, who became Prince Regent in 1811 |
| Builder | William Temple, Jarrow |
| Launched | 30 November 1811 |
| Fate | Last listed 1855 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen |
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| Length | 117 ft 1 in (35.7 m) |
| Beam | 32 ft 4 in (9.9 m) |
| Armament | 10 × 18-pounder carronades |
Prince Regent was launched at Shields in 1811. During her relatively long career she made four voyages transporting convicts to Australia, three voyages to New South Wales and one to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). After the first, rather than immediately returning to England, she engaged in whaling. Prince Regent spent many years as a transport, carrying troops for the British government. She was last listed in 1855.