Latona was launched in 1786 at Newcastle upon Tyne. She spent her entire career as a merchantman. In 1800 a privateer captured her, but a British privateer recaptured her quickly. She foundered in 1835.
Career Latona entered Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1787 with John Hall, master, and W. Lashly, owner, and trade London–Petersburg.LR Seq.№L338.
Year Master Owner Trade 1790 J. Hall Lashly London 1795 Fothergill Lashly London–Petersburg 1800 J. Lyon J. Lyon London–Memel
On 22 August 1800, Lloyd's List reported that the British privateer had recaptured Latona, which a French privateer had captured as Latona was sailing from Memel to Lisbon. Earl Spencer sent Latona into Oporto.Lloyd's List №4079.
Year Master Owner Trade Notes 1805 R. Fenwick J. Lyons Dublin–Memel 1810 Simpson J. Lyons Yarmouth–Shields Damage repaired 1809 1815 Simpson J. Lyons Yarmouth–Shields Damage repaired 1809 1820 W. Robinson Capt. & Co. Plymouth Large repair 1816; thorough repair 1817 1825 T. Christie Robinson Liverpool–"Mrmc" 306 tons (bm) 1830 Robinson Robinson London–Quebec Damage repaired 1826; 308 tons (bm) 1835 R. Carter Carter London–Quebec 309 tons (bm)
Fate Latona sprang a leak on 1 September 1835, resulting in her crew abandoning her in the Atlantic Ocean on 3 September. Olga rescued her crew. Latona was on a voyage from Padstow, Cornwall to Quebec City, Lower Canada."Ship News." Times [London, England] 5 Oct. 1835: 7. The Times Digital Archive. Web. 21 Dec. 2017.
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