Ellice (1798 ship)

Ellice was launched in 1798 in Bermuda. From 1800 until her loss in 1817, she served as a hired transport for the government, carrying passengers and cargo between London and the Mediterranean, including destinations as far as Malta. She was wrecked in November 1817.

Career

Ellice entered Lloyd's Register in 1800 with J.Dryden, master, Mellish & Co, owner, and trade London transport. She had damages repaired in 1800.

Year	Master	Owner	Trade	Source & notes
1801	J.Dryden	Mellish	London transport	LR; damages repaired 1800
1807	J.Dryden	Mellish	London transport	LR; damages repaired 1800
1809	Longstaff	Mellish	London transport	RS – Ellis
1811	Longstaff	Mellish	London transport	RS – Ellis
1812	Longstaff	Mellish	London transport	LR; thorough repair 1812
1815	Longstaff	Mellish	London transport	Register of Shipping; thorough repair 1811
1818	J.Scott	Mellish	London–Malta	LR; thorough repair 1812

The transport ship Ellice was wrecked on 1 November 1817, on the north coast of Spain. By one report, 144 passengers and the crew were rescued. LLoyd's List reported that the wreck took place on 5 November and that an officer to the 60th Regiment and about 30 others were drowned.