Atlas (1812 EIC ship)

Atlas was launched at Kingston upon Hull in 1812 as an East Indiaman. She made nine voyages to India or China for the British East India Company (EIC) before she was sold in 1831 for breaking up.

For other ships with the same name, see Atlas (ship).

Atlas, in three views off South Foreland, near Dover, in 1826
History
United Kingdom
NameAtlas
NamesakeAtlas
Owner
  • EIC voyages #1-3: John Staniforth
  • EIC voyages 4-6: Jasper Vaux
  • EIC voyages:7-9 Charles Otway Mayne
BuilderThomas Steemson, Paull, Hull
Launched8 October 1812
FateSold 1831 for breaking up
General characteristics
Tons burthen1267, or 126726⁄94, or 1291 (bm)
Length
  • Overall:165 ft 8+1⁄2 in (50.5 m)
  • Keel:134 ft 0 in (40.8 m)
Beam42 ft 2 in (12.9 m)
Depth of hold17 ft 0 in (5.2 m)
Complement
  • EIC:130
  • Letter of Marque:140
Armament
  • EIC:26 guns
  • Letter of Marque:38 × 18-pounder guns
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