Earl of Mornington (1799 ship)

Earl of Mornington (or Earl Mornington) was a packet ship launched in 1799 for the British East India Company (EIC). She performed one voyage for the Company, sailing from England to India and returning. The Admiralty purchased her in 1804 and she then served the Royal Navy until she was broken up in 1808.

For other ships with the same name, see Earl of Mornington (ship) and HMS Drake.

History
Great Britain
NameEarl of Mornington
OwnerEast India Company
BuilderPerry, Wells & Green, Blackwall Yard
Launched24 January 1799
FateSold February 1804
United Kingdom
NameHMS Drake
AcquiredPurchased February 1804
CommissionedOctober 1804
FateBroken up 1808
General characteristics
Class and typeEast Indiaman
Tons burthen241, 253, or 25317⁄94 (bm)
Length104 ft 0 in (31.7 m) (overall); 79 ft 3 in (24.2 m) (keel)
Beam24 ft 6 in (7.5 m)
Complement
  • East India Company: 35 men
  • Royal Navy:75
Armament
  • East India Company: Pierced for 14 but carrying 8 × 12-pounder guns
  • Royal Navy: 16 × 18-pounder carronades
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