Paragon (1813 ship)

The Paragon was a merchant ship launched in 1813. Specific details regarding her construction location and dimensions are sparse but she is primarily noted for her role in transporting convicts to Australia.

The Paragon made two voyages to New South Wales, Australia, transporting convicts.

• First Voyage (1819): The Paragon, under the command of Captain John Braidwood, departed England on 20 June 1819 and arrived in Sydney on 29 October 1819. She carried 180 male convicts. There were no deaths during the voyage.

• Second Voyage (1822): The Paragon, again under Captain Braidwood, departed England on 11 March 1822 and arrived in Sydney on 26 June 1822. This voyage transported 180 male convicts, with one convict death recorded en route.

Beyond her role as a convict transport, verifiable information regarding the Paragon's other trading activities or eventual fate remains limited in currently available records. Further research may reveal additional aspects of her history.