Barrosa (1811 ship)

Barrosa (or Barrossa, or Barossa, or Barosa) was launched in 1811 at Cossipore. She sailed to England and then made six voyages for the British East India Company (EIC); during this period she also made one voyage carrying immigrants to South Africa. After the EIC gave up its maritime activities in 1833-1834, Barossa became a transport. She made three voyages transporting convicts to Australia. She was lost in 1847, without loss of life, while transporting contract labourers from Madras to Jamaica.

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

History
United Kingdom
NameBarrosa
NamesakeBattle of Barrosa (5 March 1811)
Owner
  • 1813:Ferguson
  • EIC voyages #1-3: John William Buckle
  • EIC voyages #4-5: Buckle & Co.
  • EIC voyage#6: John Clarkson
  • 1833:Joseph Somes
  • 1846:Mitcheson & Co.
BuilderWhite, Cossipore, Calcutta
Launched30 December 1811
FateWrecked 10 January 1847
General characteristics
Tons burthen697, or 700, or 729, or 72974⁄94, or 730, or 968 (bm)
Armament18 guns
NotesTeak-built three-decker
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