King George (1784 EIC ship)

King George was launched in 1784 and made six voyages for the British East India Company (EIC) between 1785 and 1798. She also participated in the invasion of St Lucia. In 1798 her owners sold her and she became a West Indiaman. An accident in 1800 at Jamaica destroyed her.

For other ships with the same name, see King George (ship).
History
NameKing George
NamesakeGeorge III of Great Britain
Owner
  • 1784:Henry Hinde Pelly
  • 1798:Blight & Co.
  • 1800:J. Cundall
BuilderPerry, Blackwall
Launched1784
FateDestroyed in an explosion in July 1800
General characteristics
Tons burthen755, or 776, or 83⁄94, or 800(bm)
Length143 ft 2 in (43.6 m) (overall); 116 ft 2 in (35.4 m) (keel)
Beam35 ft 5+1⁄2 in (10.8 m)
Depth of hold14 ft 9 in (4.5 m)
PropulsionSail
Complement
  • 1793:99
  • 1795:80
Armament
  • 1793:26 × 12&6-pounder guns + 9 swivel guns
  • 1795::26 × 12&6-pounder guns
  • 1800:14 × 9-pounder guns
NotesThree decks
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