Indian (1810 ship)
Indian was a merchant ship launched at Shields in 1810. Her first voyage was to transport convict convicts to Australia. She then became a West Indiaman. She wrecked with heavy loss of life on 8 December 1817.
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | Indian |
| Owner | Manning & Co. |
| Builder | Simon Temple, Temple shipbuilders, Jarrow |
| Launched | 6 January 1810 |
| Fate | Wrecked December 1817 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 522, or 522+71⁄94 (bm) |
| Draught | 19 feet (5.8 m) |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Complement | 45 |
| Armament | 12 x 12-pounder carronades + 12 swivel guns |
| Notes | Two decks, with copper sheathing fastened with copper bolts. |
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