Calcutta (1798 EIC ship)

Calcutta was launched in 1798 as an East Indiaman. She made four voyages for the British East India Company (EIC), and disappeared while homeward bound from Bengal on her fifth voyage.

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

History
Great Britain
NameCalcutta
NamesakeCalcutta
Owner
  • EIC voyages 1-2:Robert Charnock
  • EIC voyages 3-5:Henry Bonham
OperatorBritish East India Company
BuilderWells, Deptford
Launched31 March 1798
FateFoundered 1809
General characteristics
TypeEast Indiaman
Tons burthen819, 81952⁄94, or 850 (bm)
Length
  • 146 ft 2+1⁄4 in (44.6 m) (overall)
  • 118 ft 9 in (36.2 m) (keel)
Beam36 ft 2+1⁄4 in (11.0 m)
Depth of hold14 ft 9+1⁄4 in (4.5 m)
PropulsionSail
Complement
  • 1797:100
  • 1803:99
  • 1805:125
Armament
  • 1797:20 × 12-pounder guns + 8 × 18-pounder carronades
  • 1803:20 × 12-pounder guns + 8 × 18-pounder carronades
  • 1805:8 × 18-pounder guns
NotesThree decks

On 5 April 1797 the EIC accepted a tender by Michael Humble for Calcutta. The terms were that the EIC would engage her for six voyages to ports in India or China at a rate of £20 10s per ton for 819 tons. The EIC required that Calcutta be built on the Thames.

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