Osterley (1771 EIC ship)
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For other ships with the same name, see Osterley (East Indiaman).
Osterley was an East Indiaman launched on 9 October 1771 by Wells, Deptford. She made two voyages for the British East India Company (EIC) before the French frigate Pourvoyeuse captured her on 21 February 1779 while she was on her third voyage. She then sailed for a few years as a French merchantman.
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Great Britain | |
Name | Osterley |
Namesake | Osterley Park[lower-alpha 1] |
Owner | William Dent |
Operator | British East India Company |
Builder | Wells, Deptford |
Launched | 9 October 1771 |
Captured | 21 February 1779 |
France | |
Name | Osterley |
Out of service | January 1783.[1] |
General characteristics [2][3] | |
Tons burthen | 75888⁄94, or 775, or circa 800 (tons (French); "of load")[1] (bm) |
Length |
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Beam | 36 ft 2+1⁄4 in (11.0 m) |
Depth of hold | 14 ft 5 in (4.4 m) |
Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
Armament | 24 to 26 guns [1] |
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