Barrosa (1811 ship)
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | Barrosa |
| Namesake | Battle of Barrosa (5 March 1811) |
| Owner |
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| Builder | White, Cossipore, Calcutta |
| Launched | 30 December 1811 |
| Fate | Wrecked 10 January 1847 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 697, or 700, or 729, or 72974⁄94, or 730, or 968 (bm) |
| Armament | 18 guns |
| Notes | Teak-built three-decker |
Barrosa (or Barrossa, or Barossa, or Barosa) was launched in 1811 at Cossipore. She sailed to England and then made six voyages for the British East India Company (EIC); during this period she also made one voyage carrying immigrants to South Africa. After the EIC gave up its maritime activities in 1833-1834, Barossa became a transport. She made three voyages transporting convicts to Australia. She was lost in 1847, without loss of life, while transporting contract labourers from Madras to Jamaica.