Ann (1801 ship) facts for kids
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| Name | Ann |
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| Builder | Randall, Rotherhithe |
| Launched | 15 June 1801 |
| Fate | Last listed 1826 |
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| Tons burthen | 508, 50824⁄94, 531, or 533, or 600 (bm) |
| Length | 128 ft 7 in (39.2 m) (overall); 105 ft 10+1⁄2 in (32.3 m) (keel) |
| Beam | 30 ft 2+1⁄22 in (9.2 m) |
| Depth of hold | 15 ft 4+1⁄2 in (4.7 m) |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
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| Notes | Three decks |
The Ann was a sailing ship built in 1801 near the River Thames in Rotherhithe, England. She was a special kind of ship called an "extra ship" for the British East India Company (EIC). This meant the EIC rented her for trips instead of owning her. The Ann made eight long journeys for the EIC between 1801 and 1817, mostly carrying goods to and from India. After 1817, she continued trading with India and was last recorded in 1826.
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The Ann's Journeys
The Ann completed eight voyages for the East India Company. These trips were long and often dangerous, taking ships across oceans to places like India. Each journey involved carrying valuable goods and sometimes even passengers.
First Voyage (1801-1802)
Captain Alexander Sinclair was in charge of the Ann's first EIC journey. He got a special permit called a letter of marque on August 10, 1801. This permit allowed him to arm his ship and capture enemy vessels if needed.
The Ann left Portsmouth, England, on September 9, 1801. She sailed with a group of other ships, protected by a warship called HMS Seahorse. Their destination was Madras and Bengal in India. The Ann arrived in Madras in February 1802 and Calcutta in March. She returned to England in November 1802.
Second Voyage (1803-1805)
Captain Thomas Price took command for the second voyage. He also obtained a letter of marque in June 1803. The Ann departed from Plymouth in July, heading for Madras and Bombay (now Mumbai).
She stopped in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in September 1803. The ship reached Madras in February 1804 and Bombay in May. After a long journey, she arrived back in England in February 1805.
Third Voyage (1805-1807)
Captain James Masson led the third trip, starting from the Downs in England in June 1805. This voyage was also bound for Madras and Bengal. The Ann made stops in Cork, Ireland, and Madeira, an island off the coast of Africa.
She arrived in Madras in March 1806 and then reached Diamond Harbour in April. On her way home, she stopped at the Cape of Good Hope and St Helena. The Ann returned to England in April 1807.
Fourth Voyage (1807-1809)
Captain Masson again sailed the Ann from Portsmouth in September 1807. The ship was part of a convoy, meaning a group of ships traveling together for safety. Their escort was a large warship, HMS Monmouth.
The Ann arrived in Madras in February 1808 and Calcutta in March. She began her return journey in August, stopping in Madras again. The ship reached the Cape of Good Hope and St Helena before arriving back in England in May 1809.
Fifth Voyage (1810-1811)
Captain Peter Cameron took over for the fifth voyage, leaving Portsmouth in April 1810. This journey was also to Madras and Bengal. The Ann reached Madras in October and Calcutta in November.
On her way back, she stopped at Vizagapatam and Madras again. After a long trip, she arrived at St Helena in June 1811 and then returned to England in September.
Sixth Voyage (1812-1813)
Captain Cameron continued as master for the sixth voyage, departing from Portsmouth in April 1812. The destination was once again Madras and Bengal. The Ann arrived in Madras in September and Calcutta in November.
Her return journey included a stop at Mauritius in May 1813. She then reached St Helena in August and arrived back in England in November.
Seventh Voyage (1814-1815)
Captain Cameron's seventh voyage began in June 1814, sailing from Portsmouth. This time, the Ann was bound for Bengal and Bencoolen (in modern-day Indonesia). She arrived in Diamond Harbour in December 1814 and Bencoolen in March 1815. The Ann returned to England in September 1815.
Eighth Voyage (1816-1817)
Captain James Masson returned to command the Ann for her eighth and final EIC voyage. She left the Downs in May 1816, heading for Bombay. The ship arrived in Bombay in September.
On her way home, she stopped in Cochin, India, in December. The Ann then reached the Cape of Good Hope and St Helena before arriving back in England in May 1817.
After East India Company Service
Some records suggest the Ann might have been taken apart after 1817. However, it seems she continued to sail and trade with India. She operated under a special permit from the East India Company.
The Ann was listed in Lloyd's Register, a record of ships, in 1818. Her owner was Masson & Co., and she was trading between London and India. Her master (captain) changed a few times over the next years.
In late 1819, the Ann was used as a transport ship. She helped carry troops and supplies for a British mission to stop pirates in the Persian Gulf. This mission successfully stopped the pirate groups and their bases.
Ship's Final Years
The Ann was last listed in Lloyd's Register in 1821. She was still trading between London and Bombay. She was also listed in the Register of Shipping in 1826, with the same captain and owner. After 1826, there are no more records of the Ann.
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