Gilwell (1801 ship)

Gilwell (or Gillwell) was launched in 1801 at Howrah, Calcutta as a "country ship", that is, she traded east of the Cape of Good Hope. She made one voyage for the British East India Company (EIC). In 1804 she was present but not engaged at the Battle of Pulo Aura. The French captured her in 1805 and 1807. She was renamed Fyzal Curreem and eventually Cashmere Merchant. As Cashmere Merchant she reappeared in 1827 in records of vessels registered at Calcutta. She was reported in 1842 as having been damaged in a typhoon at Calcutta. Last mentioned as dismasted at Mauritius prior to 13 April 1843.

History
United Kingdom
BuilderMatthew Smith, Calcutta
Launched27 June 1801
Captured1805 & 1807
United Kingdom
NameFyzal Curreem
RenamedCashmere Merchant
FateLast mentioned as dismasted at Mauritius prior to 13 April 1843
General characteristics
Tons burthen387, 390, or 400, or 420 (bm)
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