William Miles (1808 ship)
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | William Miles |
| Owner |
|
| Builder | George Hilhouse & Sons, Bristol |
| Launched | 20 October 1808 |
| Fate | Broken up 1846 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 577, or 57737⁄94, or 581, or 58112⁄94, or 600 (bm) |
| Length | 127 ft 8 in (38.9 m) |
| Beam | 32 ft 4 in (9.9 m) |
| Draught | 24 ft 9+1⁄2 in (7.6 m) |
| Complement | 35 |
| Armament | 14 × 6&9-pounder guns |
| Notes | Three decks and three masts |
William Miles was launched at Bristol in 1808 as a West Indiaman. For 20 years she was the largest vessel built in the port. In 1817 a new owner started sailing her to India, sailing under a licence from the East India Company (EIC). In 1828 she made a voyage transporting convicts to Van Diemen's Land. Thereafter she traded with Sierra Leone, Louisiana, and possibly other ports as well. She was broken up in 1846.