Trelawney was launched in 1809 at Whitby as a West Indiaman.

[3] However, in 1810, Trelawny, Bogg, master, was already trading with Jamaica.

On 22 January 1819, Trelawney, Reid, master, was on her way from Greenock to Jamaica when she ran aground between Saltcoats and Irvin.

[5] The location (55°37.5′N 4°45′W / 55.6250°N 4.750°W / 55.6250; -4.750) was near Stevenston, in the Bay of Irvine, Firth of Clyde.

[4] Nineteen people died in the wrecking, including four men who lost their lives in the rescue attempt.