Duke of York (1817 ship)

Duke of York was a three-masted brig (later barque) launched in 1817 at Bideford as a Falmouth packet, sailing between Falmouth, Cornwall, and Jamaica. In 1836 she brought settlers to South Australia for the South Australia Company. She was wrecked in 1837.

For other ships with the same name, see Duke of York (ship).

History
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
NameDuke of York
Owner
  • 1817:Price
  • 1830:Bull & Co.
  • 1836:South Australia Company
OperatorSouth Australia Company (1836)
BuilderBideford Shipyard
Launched1817
FateWrecked 14 August 1837
General characteristics
Class and typeBarque
Tons burthen180, or 190, or 192 (bm)
Length81 ft 3 in (24.8 m)
Beam23 ft (7.0 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planThree masted barque
Crew
  • 1817:21
  • 1836:27
Armament2 × 9-pounder guns
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