Britannia (1794 ship)

Britannia was launched in 1794 at Northfleet. She made two voyages as an "extra ship" for the British East India Company (EIC). On her second voyage a French privateer captured her, but the British Royal Navy recaptured her shortly thereafter. She then became a West Indiaman and was lost c.1801.

For other ships with the same name, see Britannia (ship).
History
Great Britain
NameBritannia
Owner
  • 1794:H. Jackson
  • 1799:Timperon
BuilderThomas Pitcher, Northfleet
Launched27 August 1794
Captured1798, and recaptured
FateLost c.1801
General characteristics
Tons burthen384 (bm)
PropulsionSails
Sail planBrig
Complement32
Armament
  • 1795:10 × 4-pounder guns
  • 1796:12 × 6-pounder guns
  • 1800:10 × 6-pounder guns
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