Britannia and the British Empire what Marianne is to France or perhaps what Columbia is to the United States. Britannia became a very potent and more common figure in times of war, and represented British liberties and democracy. During the 1990s the term "Cool Britannia" (drawn from a humorous version by the Bonzo Dog Band of the song "Rule Britannia", with words by James Thomson [1700–1748], which is often used as an unofficial national anthem), was used to describe the contemporary United Kingdom. The phrase referred to the fashionable scenes of the era, with a new generation of pop groups and
Britannia (1772 ship) She arrived back in Britain on 16 April 1807. In 1808 Captain Weatherhead replaced Hussey as captain of "Britannia". The next year ownership changed to Raines & Co., and "Britannia"s trade returned to London transport. This entry continues almost unchanged until 1816, which is the last year in which she is listed. Notes Citations References Britannia (1772 ship) Britannia was built in South Carolina (probably Charleston) in 1772. Prior to 1798, "Britannia" sailed between London and South Carolina, or simply served as a transport. In 1798 she changed ownership and began a sequence of whaling voyages. Between 1798 and 1807