Potton (1814 ship)

History
United Kingdom
NamePotton
NamesakePotton, or possibly Potton Island
Owner
  • 1814:John Barkworth
  • 1825:Thomas Barkworth
BuilderBarkworth & Hawkes, Hessle, Hull
Launched6 December 1814
FateFoundered 1829
General characteristics
Tons burthen3916194, or 396 (bm)
Length111 ft 0 in (33.8 m)
Beam28 ft 10 in (8.8 m)
PropulsionSail
Armament10 × 6-pounder guns

Potton was launched in 1814 and shortly thereafter made one of two voyages under charter to the British East India Company (EIC). Between voyages for the EIC and after she was a general trader until she foundered in 1829.