Dorset (1838 ship)
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| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | Dorset |
| Owner | 1838: William Porter |
| Builder | William Porter, Liverpool |
| Launched | 1838 |
| Fate | Wrecked 1852 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Brig |
| Tons burthen | 81 (bm) |
| Length | 73.8 feet (22.5 m) |
| Beam | 15.8 feet (4.8 m) |
| Draught | 9.2 feet (2.8 m) |
| Propulsion | Sail |
Dorset was a merchant ship built by William Porter at Liverpool, England in 1838.[1] She made a number of voyages around the south east coast of Australia with cargo and undertook one voyage transporting 9 male convicts to New South Wales.