Northampton (1740 EIC ship)
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Princess Royal |
| Owner | Francis Salvador |
| Builder | Perry, Blackwall |
| Launched | November 1740 |
| Renamed | Northampton before launch |
| Fate | Foundered 1744 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 498, or 675 (bm) |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Complement | 99 |
| Armament | 30 guns |
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Northampton was launched in 1740 as an East Indiaman and made one voyage in 1741 for the British East India Company (EIC). She was on a second voyage in 1744 when she foundered. For both voyages she was under the command of Captain Duncomb Backwell.