Caroline (1805 ship)

Caroline was launched at Calcutta in 1805. She made one voyage for the British East India Company (EIC). Thereafter, she became a London-based transport, sailing between England and India under a licence from the EIC. She was wrecked in 1816.

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

History
United Kingdom
NameCaroline
Owner
  • 1805:Clastelin & Co.
  • 1812:Forbes & Co.
BuilderJohn Harvey & John Foster, Fort Gloucester, Calcutta
Launched29 May 1805
FateWrecked 1816
NotesTeak-built
General characteristics
Tons burthen442, or 44278⁄94, or 450, or 455, or 456, (bm)
Length115 ft 5 in (35.2 m)
Beam30 ft 5 in (9.3 m)
PropulsionSail
Armament
  • 1812:8 × 12-pounder carronades
  • 1816:2 × 12-pounder carronades
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