Chiswick (1799 ship)
Chiswick (or Cheswick) was built at Batavia in the Netherlands East Indies for Dutch owners but quickly fell into British hands. She became a West Indiaman. The French captured her in 1804 but she quickly returned to British hands. She was wrecked at Aux Cayes in 1808. Her loss gave rise to an interesting case in cargo insurance.
| History | |
|---|---|
| Batavian Republic | |
| Launched | 1798 |
| Captured | 1798 |
| Great Britain | |
| Name | Chiswick |
| Namesake | Chiswick |
| Acquired | 1799 by purchase of a prize |
| Fate | Wrecked 19 July 1808 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 380, or 387 (bm) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Complement | 45 |
| Armament |
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| Notes | Teak-built |
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