Fairlie (1810 ship)
The William Fairlie leaving Prince of Wales Island | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | Fairlie |
| Owner |
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| Builder | J.Gilmore, Calcutta |
| Launched | 1810 |
| Fate | Foundered November 1865 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 690, 692, or 698, or 69886⁄94, or 755, or 756 (bm) |
| Length |
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| Beam | 35 ft 2+1⁄2 in (10.7 m) |
| Depth of hold | 17 ft 1 in (5.2 m) |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Complement | 80 |
| Armament | 20 × 18-pounder guns |
| Notes | Two decks |
Fairlie was launched at Calcutta in 1810 and sailed to England. There she became a regular ship for the British East India Company (EIC). Including her voyage to England, she made four voyages for the EIC. From around 1821 on she became a Free Trader, continuing to trade with India under a license from the EIC. She also made two voyages transporting convicts to New South Wales (1834), and Tasmania (1852). She made several voyages carrying immigrants to South Australia, New South Wales, and British Guiana. Fairlie foundered in November 1865.