Bombay (1801 ship)

History
United Kingdom
NameBombay
NamesakeBombay
BuilderBomanjee, Demaun (Daman)
Launched1801
FateLast listed 1853
General characteristics
Tons burthen
  • Old Act:310, or 314, or 3157794[1] (bm)
  • New Act (post 1836):400 (bm)
Length98 ft 4 in (30.0 m)
Beam26 ft 11 in (8.2 m)
PropulsionSail
Sail planBrig

Bombay was launched in 1801 at Daman/Demaun. Her early career is obscure. From 1821 on she assumed Calcutta registry. Between 1832 and 1840 she made three voyages from London as a whaler. In 1842 she carried settlers for the New Zealand Company. She was last listed in 1853.

  1. ^ Hackman (2001), p. 255.