Hercules (1822 ship)

History
United Kingdom
NameHercules
NamesakeHercules
Owner
  • 1822:Edward Chapman
  • 1826:Buckle & Co.
  • 1836:Carter & Co.
BuilderFishburn & Brodrick, Whitby
Launched20 June 1822
FateBroken up 1847
General characteristics
Tons burthen482, or 483 (bm)
Length119 ft 8 in (36.5 m)
Beam30 ft 5 in (9.3 m)
PropulsionSail

Hercules was built in 1822 at Whitby, England. She made three voyages to Australia transporting convicts to New South Wales. She also made two voyages under contract to the British East India Company (EIC). She was broken up in 1847.