Lapwing (1743 EIC packet)

History
Great Britain
NameLapwing
NamesakeLapwing
OperatorBritish East India Company
BuilderThomas Bronsdon, Deptford
Launched28 June 1743
FateSold 1751
NotesOne of four vessels that Brondson built as fast sailing packets<
General characteristics
Tons burthen260, or 300 (bm)
Complement50
Armament14 guns

Lapwing was one of four fast-sailing packet ships that Thomas Bronsdon of Deptford built for the British East India Company (EIC). She was launched in 1743 and made five trips for the company before the EIC sold her in 1751.