Name Indian Tons burthen 522 (bm) Propulsion Sail | Launched 1809, Whitby Draught 19 feet (5.8 m) Draft 5.8 m | |
Armament 12 x 12-pound carronades |
Indian was a 522-ton merchant ship and convict ship that transported convicts to Australia. She was built at Whitby in 1809. Built of 2 decks, her hull was sheathed in copper, fastened with copper bolts.
Under the command of Andrew Barclay, she sailed from England on 18 July 1810, with 200 male convicts. She arrived at Port Jackson on 16 December 1810. Eight male convicts died on the voyage. A detachment of the 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment of Foot was also transported on board the Indian. Indian left Port Jackson on 24 February 1811 bound for Bengal.
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