Coutts (1797 EIC ship)

History
Great Britain
Owner	Voyages 1–6: Sir Robert Preston; Voyages 7–8: Francis P Martin.;
Operator	British East India Company
Builder	Randall, Rotherhithe
Launched	13 February 1797
Fate	Broken up in 1815
General characteristics
Type	East Indiaman
Tons burthen	1200 (chartered tonnage); 1451, or 145135⁄94, or 1504, (bm)
Length	176 ft 11 in (53.9 m) (overall); 114 ft 2+1⁄2 in (34.8 m) (keel);
Beam	43 ft 6 in (13.3 m)
Depth of hold	17 ft 6 in (5.3 m)
Propulsion	Sail
Complement	1797:130; 1803:140; 1805:140; 1809:140;
Armament	1797:30 × 12-pounder guns; 1803:32 × 12&6-pounder guns; 1805:32 × 12&6-pounder guns; 1809:32 × 12&6-pounder guns;

Coutts was launched in 1797 and made eight voyages to India and China for the British East India Company (EIC). She participated in two notable engagements, the action of 4 August 1800, and the battle of Pulo Aura. She was broken up in 1815.

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