This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: stemmatis Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.maryland.counties.baltimorecity/7469/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking to references related to the ship MELANTHO out of Baltimore. Reportedly owned by John Donnell. Left Baltimore late 1811 and arrived Valparaiso, Chile in Feb 1812. Captain Richard R. Boughan. Date of return uncertain. Apparently a second voyage later in 1812 resulted in its seizure in Sep as a prize by the British along with valuable cargo. Master listed as Williams. Any information on this ship, owners, masters, etc. from 1800-1820 would be appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.