British Tar was launched at Shields in 1803. She first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1803.LR (1803), Supple. pages "B", Seq.№B32.
Year Master Owner Trade Source 1803 T.Forrest T.Forrest London LR 1808 T.Forrest T.Forrest London LR
British Tar may have been the transport of that name that participated in the Battle of Copenhagen (1807). She was one of several transports that the commander-in-chief had ordered to be armed and that were carrying pennants.
British Tar was last listed in 1811 with unchanged data.
Notes
Citations