Royal George (1820 ship)

History
United Kingdom
NameRoyal George
Owner
  • 1820:Joseph Soames
  • 1830:Moates & Co., London
  • 1836:Jacob & Co., London.
  • 1838:Arnold & Co., London.
  • 1844:G. Marshall & Co., London.
BuilderJames Shepherd, Paul, Hull
Launched11 July 1820
General characteristics
Tons burthen
  • Old Act: 486, or 48634⁄94 (bm)
  • New Act (post 1836): 583(bm)
Length110 ft 4 in (33.6 m)
Beam30 ft 5 in (9.3 m)
PropulsionSail

Royal George was a 486-ton merchant ship built at Hull, England in 1820. Between 1823-4, she undertook one voyage for the British East India Company. Later, she made two voyages transporting convicts from England to Australia.

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