Mary Somerville was launched in 1834 at Liverpool. She spent her career as an East Indiaman, sailing primarily for Taylor, Potter & Co., of Liverpool, for whom she was built.[1]
A report from Liverpool dated 21 March 1838 stated that Mary Somerville, bound for Calcutta, had collided on 20 March at Liverpool with the 97-year old Cam's Delight, sinking her. However, her crew was saved.[4][5]
Loss: In October 1852 Mary Somerville departed from Saint Helena for Liverpool. She was presumed subsequently to have foundered with the loss of all hands. A chest from the ship washed up at Saint Michael's Mount, Cornwall on 11 January 1853.[6][7]
Citations
^ abc"Launch Of The Mary Somerville". The Times (London, England), Friday, Jan 02, 1835; pg. 4; Issue 15677.