Henry Addington (1800 EIC ship)

Henry Addington was launched in 1800 as an East Indiaman for the British East India Company (EIC). She made seven voyages for the EIC before she was sold in 1815 for breaking up. She was one of the vessels at the Battle of Pulo Aura in 1804.

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

The Henry Addington on 27 August 1802 at the opening of the West India docks, also shown on the far right is the Echo, the second ship to enter the docks
History
Great Britain
NameHenry Addington
NamesakeHenry Addington, 1st Viscount Sidmouth
Owner
  • Voyages #1-5: Sir Alexander Hamilton
  • Voyages #6-7: David Hunter
BuilderWells, Deptford
Launched20 October 1800
FateSold for breaking up in 1815
General characteristics
Tons burthen1262, or 1330, or 133053⁄94, or 1477 (bm)
Length165 ft 6 in (50.4 m) (overall), 133 ft 11+3⁄4 in (40.8 m) (keel)
Beam42 ft 1 in (12.8 m)
Depth of hold17 ft 2 in (5.2 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Complement
  • 1800:100
  • 1804:135
Armament36 × 12&9-pounder guns
NotesThree decks
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