Admiral Gardner (1797 EIC ship)

Admiral Gardner was launched in 1797 as an East Indiaman for the British East India Company (EIC). She made five voyages for the EIC, during the fourth of which she participated in an inconclusive single-ship action with a French privateer. Admiral Gardner was wrecked in January 1809. The wreck is a Protected Wreck managed by Historic England. She was named after Admiral Alan Gardner.

History
Great Britain
NameAdmiral Gardner
OwnerJohn Woolmore
OperatorBritish East India Company
BuilderMelhuish, Limehouse (sub-contracted from Perry, Blackwall)
Launched12 April 1797
FateWrecked 25 January 1809
General characteristics
Tons burthen813, or 816 or 852 (bm)
Length145 ft 8 in (44.4 m) (overall); 118 ft 3+1⁄2 in (36.1 m) (keel)
Beam36 ft 2+1⁄2 in (11.0 m)
Depth of hold14 ft 10 in (4.5 m)
PropulsionSail
Complement
  • 1797:90
  • 1803:80
  • 1805:100
  • 1806:100
Armament
  • 1797:28 × 12&6-pounder guns
  • 1803:28 × 12&6-pounder guns
  • 1805:28 × 12&6-pounder guns
  • 1806:28 × 12&6-pounder guns
NotesThree decks
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