Beejapore (1851)
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| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | Beejapore |
| Namesake | Beejapore, India |
| Owner | Willis & Company |
| Launched | 1851 |
| Identification | Official Number: 24022 |
| Fate | Lost 1863 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Full-rigged ship |
The Beejapore was a 1,676 ton full-rigged clipper built at Saint John, New Brunswick in 1851.
She and her sister ship Marco Polo measured 184 feet (56 meters) in length, with a beam of 36 feet (11 meters), and draught of 29 feet (8.8 meters). She displaced 1,676 tons and had three decks.