Enchantress (1828 ship)
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| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | Enchantress |
| Builder | Joseph Tippitt, Bristol[1] |
| Launched | 18 September 1828[1] |
| Fate | Wrecked |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Tons burthen | 401 (bm) |
| Length | 112 ft 6 in (34.3 m) |
| Beam | 28 ft 1 in (8.6 m) |
Enchantress was launched in 1828 at Bristol as a West Indiaman. She then traded with India as an East Indiaman, sailing under a license issued by the British East India Company (EIC). She next transported convicts to Van Diemen's Land. She was wrecked in February 1837 at Bermuda.
Enchantress first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1829 with W.Drew, master and owner, and trade Bristol-Saint Vincent.[2]
In 1813, the EIC had lost its monopoly over all trade between India and Britain. British ships were then free to sail to India or the Indian Ocean under a license from the EIC.[3]
On 9 April 1830, Captain Drew sailed for Calcutta under a license from the EIC.[4]
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1833 | Drew Canney |
W.Drew | London–New South Wales | Register of Shipping |
On 13 April 1833, Captain Thomas Canney sailed from Portsmouth, bound for Van Diemen's Land, carrying convicts. Enchantress arrived at Hobart Town on 31 July.[5] She had embarked 200 male convicts and arrived with 199, one having died on the voyage.[6]