Ganges (1799 ship)

Ganges was launched in 1799 at Newcastle-upon-Tyne. She made one voyage for the British East India Company (EIC) bringing rice from Bengal for the British government. She then became a West Indiaman until the French navy captured her in 1805.

For other ships with the same name, see Ganges (Age of Sail merchant ship) and Ganges (East India Company ship).

History
Great Britain
NameGanges
NamesakeGanges
BuilderHurry & Co., Newcastle-upon-Tyne (equally Shields, and Howdon Pans)
Launched1799
CapturedLate 1805
General characteristics
Tons burthen458 (bm)
Armament
  • 1800:4 × 6-pounder guns
  • 1802:6 × 12-pounder + 6 × 6-pounder guns
  • 1806:2 × 18-pounder carronades
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