Ceres (1797 EIC ship)

The East Indiaman Ceres in two positions off St Helena, William John Huggins (1781–1845)
History
Great Britain
NameLascelles
Owner
  • EIC voyages 1-5:Thomas Newte
  • EIC voyage 6–9:George Stevens
OperatorBritish East India Company
BuilderPerry, Blackwall
Launched28 January 1797
FateSold 1816 for hulking
General characteristics
Tons burthen1430, 143091⁄94, or 1475 (bm)
Length
  • 176 ft 7 in (53.8 m) (overall)
  • 143 ft 11+1⁄2 in (43.9 m) (keel)
Beam43 ft 2+3⁄4 in (13.2 m)
Depth of hold17 ft 5+1⁄2 in (5.3 m)
PropulsionSail
Complement
  • 1804:130
  • 1811:130
Armament
  • 1804: 36 × 18&12-pounder gun
  • 1811: 36 × 18&12-pounder guns
NotesThree decks

Ceres was launched in 1797 as an East Indiaman. She made nine voyages for the British East India Company (EIC), before she was hulked in 1816.

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