Charles Mills (1810 ship)

Charles Mills was launched at Chester in 1810. She made two voyages for the British East India Company (EIC). She then traded between London and India under a license from the EIC. She foundered on 20 May 1822 with the loss of most of the people on board.

History
United Kingdom
NameCharles Mills
Owner
  • Charles John Wheeler
  • H. Christopher
  • J. Jackson
BuilderCarson, Forbes, Courtney & Co., Chester
LaunchedDecember 1810
FateFoundered 20 May 1822
General characteristics
Tons burthen559, or 563, or 56335⁄94, or 580 (bm)
Length
  • Overall: 123 ft 4 in (37.6 m)
  • Keel:98 ft 9+1⁄4 in (30.1 m)
Beam32 ft 9 in (10.0 m)
Depth of hold13 ft 7 in (4.1 m)
PropulsionSail
Complement50
Armament4 × 9-pounder guns + 10 × 18-pounder carronades
NotesTwo decks
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