Science (1829 ship)
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| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | Science |
| Owner | Tindall, Scarborough[1] |
| Builder | Tindall, Scarborough[1] |
| Launched | 4 May 1829[1] |
| Fate | Foundered and burnt June 1832 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 232,[2] or 234,[1] or 250[3] (bm) |
| Sail plan | Brig |
Science was launched at Scarborough in 1829. On 20 September Captain J. Saunders sailed her from England for Mauritius under a license from the British East India Company.[3] On 9 September 1831 Captain W. Saunders sailed her from Britain to Van Diemen's Land.[2] She sailed from Hobart in May 1832.
Science, Saunders, master, foundered off Cape Horn, Chile on 21 June, after having been badly damaged by heavy seas at 56°S 125°W / 56°S 125°W. Her crew set her on fire and abandoned her. The American South Sea whaler Warren rescued the crew.[a] Science was on a voyage from Van Diemen's Land to London.[5][6][7][8]