Carron (1792 ship)

Carron was launched at Bombay Dockyard in July 1792. She was a country ship that made several voyages for the British East India Company (EIC) before the Royal Navy purchased her in 1804 to use as a fifth-rate frigate, and renamed Duncan. In 1807 the Navy renamed her Dover. She was wrecked off Madras on 2 May 1811.

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Carron, HMS Duncan, and HMS Dover.

History
Great Britain
NameCarron
OwnerBruce, Fawcett & Co.
BuilderBombay Dockyard
Launched21 July 1792
FateSold to Royal Navy 1805
United Kingdom
NameHMS Duncan
NamesakeAdmiral Adam Duncan
Acquired1805 by purchase
RenamedHMS Dover in 1807
FateWrecked 2 May 1811
General characteristics
Class and typeFifth rate
Tons burthen990, or 1072 (bm)
Lengthc.130 ft (39.6 m)
Beamc.35 ft (10.7 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Complement
  • Carron:100
  • Duncan:35
Armament
  • Carron:20 × 12&4-pounder guns
  • Duncan:38 guns
NotesTeak-built
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