Paragon (1801 ship)

History
United Kingdom
NameParagon
Launched1801, Lancaster
FateLast listed 1830
General characteristics
Tons burthen295, or 308 (bm)
Complement
  • 1803:20
  • 1804:20
  • 1805:20
  • 1807:20
Armament
  • 1802:14 × 9-pounder guns + 6 × 24-pounder carronades
  • 1803:14 × 4&6-pounder guns
  • 1804:14 × 4&6-pounder guns
  • 1805:14 × 4&6-pounder guns
  • 1807:10 × 9-pounder guns
  • 1814:2 × 12-pounder carronades

Paragon was launched at Lancaster in 1801, or 1800. She traded across the Atlantic with the West Indies, South America, and North America. She captured one French vessel, and was herself captured, but swiftly recaptured by the Royal Navy. She was last listed in 1830, but with stale data from 1825.