Barwell (1782 ship)

History
Great Britain
Name	Barwell
Namesake	William Barwell
Owner	Sir Richard Neave, 1st Baronet (1782-1804); Fletcher & Company (1804-??);
Builder	John & William Wells, Deptford
Launched	23 September 1782
Fate	Last listed 1807
General characteristics
Tons burthen	796, or 796 91⁄94 (bm)
Length	145 ft 7 in (44.4 m) (overall; 118 ft 4 in (36.1 m) (keel);
Beam	35 ft 7 in (10.8 m)
Depth of hold	14 ft 9 in (4.5 m)
Complement	1793: 105; 1800: 70;
Armament	1793:26 x 12 & 6-pounder guns; 1800:26 x 9 & 12 & 18-pounder guns;

Barwell was a merchantman launched in 1782. She made six voyages for the British East India Company (EIC). She then left the EIC's service but continued to sail. She made one voyage transporting convicts in 1797 from England to Australia. She was last listed in 1807.

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