Dronning Sophia Magdalena was a Chinaman of the Danish Asiatic Company, built in 1762. She sailed on six expeditions to Canton.
Construction
The ship was constructed at the Danish Asiatic Company's own dockyard to a design by master shipbuilder Poul Frantzen. She was launched on 2 April 1762. Her bilbrev was issued on 18 January in the same year.[1]
Career
The ship was captained by Jørgen Dixen on her first expedition to Canton im 1762–63. The ship's log book covers the period 25 January 1872 – 19 July 1763.[2]
She was again captained by Jørgen Dixen on her second expedition to Canton in 1764—66. The log book covers the period 9 November 1764 – 7 July 1877.[2]
She sailed on her third expedition to Canton in 1766–68.[3] Christian Friderich Soetmann, who had just been employed as chief assistant in Tranquebar, was among the passengers. The ship arrived at Tranquebar on 20 June 1767.[4]
Dronning Sophia Magdalena was captained by Peder Holm on her fourth expedition to Canton. The log book covers the period 30 December 1768 –14 June 1770.[2] The ship was captained by Rasmus Norup on her fifth expedition to Canton.
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References
- Enkeltskibser: Dronningen af Danmark jmarcussen.dk, retrieved 2 April 2023^
- Asiatiske, vestindiske og guineiske handelskompagnier slaegtsbibliotek.dk, retrieved 16 June 2022^
- Asiatisk Kompagni - Skibene jmarcussen.dk, retrieved 2 April 2023^