Christabel

Official Number 26540

Six vessels were built at Workington for the Lamport & Holt line. Their first vessel was the barque Christabel, built by James Alexander in 1845, and then five others were built by Charles Lamport himself, namely the Cathaya, Blencathra, Coniston, Glaramara and Chalgrove.

Launch report from the "Cumberland Pacquet and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser", Tuesday, 23rd September 1845, page 3 :

" On Wednesday last, a very handsome new barque, of 335 tons register, was launched from the building-yard of Mr.James Alexander, Workington, called the Christabel, built for Messrs.Lamport and Holt, merchants, Liverpool, and intended for the India trade. The vessel is a very handsome model, is constructed of the best materials - coppered to the bends with Muntz's metal, is finished in every department in first rate style, and altogether does great credit to her builder. "

Sources :

1. The Ships List Fleet History - Lamport & Holt Line - states 335 tons, sold to James Alexander of Workington in 1846.
2. Mercantile Navy List 1857 has one entry for a vessel named Christabel, registered at London, 335 tons, ON 26540.
3. Lloyds Register of Shipping, 1852 - vessel registered at London, owned by Harding, barque, 299 tons.