Ganges (1778 EIC ship)

Ganges was launched in 1778 as an East Indiaman. She made six voyages for the British East India Company (EIC), and one voyage as a transport for a naval expedition. She was last listed in 1796.

For other ships with the same name, see Ganges (East India Company ship).

History
Great Britain
NameGanges
NamesakeGanges
Owner
  • EIC voyage #1:John Durand
  • EIC voyage #2:Robert Preston
  • EIC voyages #3-6:William Moffat
OperatorBritish East India Company
BuilderWells, Deptford
Launched22 October 1778
FateLast listed 1796
General characteristics
Tons burthen758, or 78230⁄94, or 784 (bm)
Length
  • Overall:139 ft 7 in (42.5 m)
  • Keel:112 ft 1 in (34.2 m)
Beam36 ft 3+1⁄4 in (11.1 m)
Depth of hold15 ft 0 in (4.6 m)
PropulsionSail
Complement100
Armament26 × 6-pounder guns
NotesThree decks
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