Ceres (1797 EIC ship)
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For other ships with the same name, see Ceres (East Indiaman).
Ceres was launched in 1797 as an East Indiaman. She made nine voyages for the British East India Company (EIC), before she was hulked in 1816.
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The East Indiaman Ceres in two positions off St Helena, William John Huggins (1781–1845) | |
History | |
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Great Britain | |
Name | Lascelles |
Owner |
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Operator | British East India Company |
Builder | Perry, Blackwall |
Launched | 28 January 1797[1] |
Fate | Sold 1816 for hulking |
General characteristics | |
Tons burthen | 1430,[2] 143091⁄94,[1] or 1475[3] (bm) |
Length |
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Beam | 43 ft 2+3⁄4 in (13.2 m) |
Depth of hold | 17 ft 5+1⁄2 in (5.3 m) |
Propulsion | Sail |
Complement | |
Armament | |
Notes | Three decks |
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