Betsey (1801 ship)

Betsey (or Betsy), was launched in 1801 at Calcutta, India. She made one voyage for the British East India Company (EIC) as Betsey. Around 1814 she sailed to England and was sold to English owners who renamed her Marquis of Wellington. As Marquis of Wellington she made a second voyage for the EIC after transporting convicts to New South Wales. She was returning to England in 1818 when she was wrecked near Margate.

For other ships with the same name, see Betsey (ship), Marquis of Wellington (ship), and Lord Wellington (ship).

History
United Kingdom
NameBetsey
Owner
  • Edward Bacon
  • MacCullum & Co.
  • D. Isbister & Co.
BuilderEdward Bacon
Launched22 December 1801, Calcutta, India
RenamedMarquis of Wellington, c.1814.
FateWrecked March 1818 at Margate
General characteristics
Tons burthen630, or 63634⁄94, or 642, or 653 (bm)
Length124 ft 9 in (38.0 m) (keel)
Beam34 ft 11 in (10.6 m)
PropulsionSail
Complement53
Armament12 guns
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