Glory (1802 ship)

Glory was an East Indiaman launched in 1802. She made two complete voyages as an "extra ship" for the British East India Company (EIC) before she disappeared in November 1808 while homeward bound from her third voyage. On her second voyage she participated in the British expedition to capture the Cape of Good Hope.

For other ships with the same name, see Glory (ship).

History
United Kingdom
NameGlory
Owner
  • EIC voyage #1:Joseph Dorin
  • EIC voyage #2:William Smith
  • EIC voyage #3:William Borradaile
BuilderJohn Bass, Topsham, Devon
Launched5 April 1802
FateFoundered November 1808
General characteristics
Tons burthen502, or 538, or 53856⁄94 or 540, or 549 (bm)
Length
  • Overall:117 ft 1 in (35.7 m)
  • Keel:92 ft 8+1⁄8 in (28.2 m)
Beam31 ft 11 in (9.7 m)
Depth of hold13 ft 3 in (4.0 m)
Complement
  • 1803:50
  • 1805:50
Armament
  • 1803:16 ×12-pounder guns
  • 1805:16 ×12-pounder guns
NotesThree decks
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