Harriet (1802 EIC ship)

Harriet was a two-decker East Indiaman launched in 1802. She made five complete voyages for the British East India Company (EIC), as an "extra ship" i.e., under charter, and accidentally burnt as she was preparing to return to England from her sixth voyage.

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

History
British East India Company
NameHarriet
Owner
  • EIC voyages #1-2: John Woolmore
  • EIC voyages #3-6: Charles H Turner
BuilderPerry, Blackwall
Launched12 October 1802
FateBurnt 14 October 1812
General characteristics
TypeShip
Tons burthen540, or 549, or 550, or 5502⁄94, or 589 (bm)
Length
  • Overall:125 ft 3 in (38.2 m)
  • Keel:100 ft 2+1⁄2 in (30.5 m)
Beam32 ft 1+1⁄2 in (9.8 m)
Depth of hold16 ft 10 in (5.1 m)
PropulsionSail
Complement60
Armament16 × 12-pounder guns
NotesTwo decks
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