Castle Forbes (1818 ship)
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | Castle Forbes |
| Owner | Robert Gibbon & Sons, Aberdeen |
| Builder | Robert Gibbon & Sons, Aberdeen |
| Launched | 1818 |
| Fate | Ceased sailing c.1832 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 439, or 43948⁄94 or 440, or 443(bm) |
| Length | 106 ft 6 in (32.5 m) |
| Beam | 31 ft 0 in (9.4 m) |
| Propulsion | Sail |
Castle Forbes was a merchant ship built by Robert Gibbon & Sons at Aberdeen, Scotland in 1818. She was the first vessel built at Aberdeen for the trade with India. She then made several voyages to India, sailing under a license from the British East India Company (EIC). She made two voyages transporting convicts from Ireland to Australia. She sustained damage in 1826, on a voyage to India and was condemned at the Cape of Good Hope. However, she was repaired. She was last listed in 1832 (Register of Shipping), and in 1838 in Lloyd's Register (LR).