Fame (1803 ship)

Fame was built by Matthew Smith at Calcutta in 1803. In 1803 her managing owners were Archer and Smith.[3] On 27 July 1807 Fame was lost on the Eastern Sea Reef.[1] Captain Joseph Latour and all aboard took to her boats and were saved.[4]

For other ships with the same name, see Fame (ship).

History
United Kingdom
NameFame
BuilderMatthew Smith, Calcutta[1][2]
Launched1803,[1][2] or 1802[3]
FateWrecked 27 July 1807
General characteristics
Tons burthen500[1][2][3] (bm)

Citations
  1. Phipps (1840), p. 100.
  2. Hackman (2001), p. 231.
  3. East-India register and directory (1803), p.97.
  4. Asiatic annual register or a view of the history of Hindustan and of the politics, commerce and literature of Asia, Vol 10, pp.6-8.

References
  • Hackman, Rowan (2001). Ships of the East India Company. Gravesend, Kent: World Ship Society. ISBN 0-905617-96-7.
  • Phipps, John (1840). A Collection of Papers Relative to Ship Building in India ...: Also a Register Comprehending All the Ships ... Built in India to the Present Time ... Scott.
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