Batavia (1802 ship)

Batavia was built at Topsham, England in 1802. At first she traded independently with the East Indies, but then she made three voyages for the British East India Company (EIC). Lastly, she made one voyage in 1818 transporting convicts to Australia. She was broken up in 1819.

This article is about the ship launched in 1802. For the ship launched in 1628, see Batavia (1628 ship).

History
United Kingdom
NameCaroline
NamesakeBatavia
Owner
BuilderRobert Davy, Topsham
Launched1802
RenamedBatavia
FateBroken up 1819
General characteristics
Tons burthen555, or 55511⁄94 or 566, or 592, or 600 (bm)
Length125 ft 3 in (38.2 m) (overall); 100 ft 10+3⁄8 in (30.7 m) (keel)
Beam32 ft 9 in (10.0 m)
Depth of hold12 ft 6+1⁄2 in (3.8 m)
PropulsionSail
Complement55
Armament
  • 1810:2 × 12-pounder guns + 10 × 18-pounders "of the New Construction"
  • 1810:14 × 18&9-pounder cannons
NotesThree decks
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