Comet (1800 ship)

Comet was launched in 1800 on the Thames. In 1801 she made a voyage under charter to the British East India Company (EIC). On her second voyage, in 1803, the French captured her. Still, in 1804 her previous owners were able to reacquire her. She then made another voyage for the EIC. On her return she first served as a troopship and then in the West Indies trade. She apparently was lost in 1815 or 1816.

For other ships with the same name, see Comet (ship).
History
Great Britain
NameComet
NamesakeComet
OwnerJohn St Barbe
BuilderPitcher, Northfleet
Launched29 March 1800
FateLost 1815, or 1816
General characteristics
Tons burthen529, or 5291⁄94, or 535, or 553 (bm)
Length120 ft 1+1⁄2 in (36.6 m) (overall)*95 ft 7+1⁄2 in (29.1 m) (keel)
Beam32 ft 2 in (9.8 m)
Depth of hold12 ft 5 in (3.8 m)
PropulsionSail
Complement
  • 1801:50
  • 1803:50
  • 1805:50
  • 1808:40
  • 1809:47
Armament
  • 1800:4 × 4-pounder + 2 × 6-pounder guns + 10 × 18-pounder carronades
  • 1801:16 × 6&18&24-pounder cannons
  • 1803:16 × 12-pounder guns
  • 1805:12 × 12&6-pounder guns
  • 1808:20 × 6&9&12&18-pounder guns
  • 1809:20 × 18&12&9&6-pounder guns
  • 1815:8 × 6-pounder + 2 × 9-pounder guns
NotesThree decks
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