Marquis of Huntly (1811 EIC ship) facts for kids
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| Name | Marquis of Huntly |
| Namesake | Marquess of Huntly |
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| Builder | Daniel & Samuel Brent, Rotherhithe |
| Launched | 17 October 1811 |
| Fate | Broken up 1834 |
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| Tons burthen | 1279, or 1348, or 134873⁄94 (bm) |
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| Beam | 12 ft 0+1⁄2 in (3.7 m) |
| Depth of hold | 17 ft 1 in (5.2 m) |
| Complement | 120 |
| Armament | 26 × 18-pounder guns + 10 × 18-pounder carronades |
The Marquis of Huntly (sometimes called Marquis of Huntley) was a large sailing ship. It was built in 1811 in a place called Rotherhithe, England. This ship was very important for the British East India Company (EIC).
The EIC was a powerful trading company. It brought goods like tea, spices, and silk from Asia to Britain. The Marquis of Huntly made 11 long journeys for the EIC between 1812 and 1834. After many years of service, the ship was taken apart.
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What was the Marquis of Huntly like?
The Marquis of Huntly was a big ship for its time. It weighed about 1279 to 1348 tons. It was over 167 feet (about 51 meters) long.
The ship had a crew of 120 people. It was also armed with 26 large cannons (18-pounder guns) and 10 smaller cannons called carronades. These weapons helped protect the ship from pirates or enemies during its long voyages.
Journeys of the Marquis of Huntly
The Marquis of Huntly made many trips for the East India Company. Most of these trips were to China or to India and then China.
First Voyage (1812–1813)
The ship's first journey started in March 1812. Captain Donald Macleod was in charge. The ship sailed from Portsmouth, England, all the way to China.
On its way, it stopped in Batavia (now Jakarta, Indonesia). It finally reached Whampoa, China, in September. On the way back, it stopped at Saint Helena and arrived in England in June 1813.
Second Voyage (1814–1815)
Captain MacLeod set sail again in February 1814. This time, the ship was headed for Madras (now Chennai, India) and then China.
The Marquis of Huntly stopped in places like Johanna, Penang, and Malacca. It reached Whampoa, China, in November. The ship returned to England in June 1815.
Third Voyage (1816–1817)
Before this trip, in January 1816, strong winds caused the Marquis of Huntly to crash into another ship, the Marquis of Ely. This caused damage to both ships.
Despite the accident, Captain MacLeod began the voyage to Bombay (now Mumbai, India) and China. The ship reached Bombay in May and Whampoa in August.
A Difficult Journey
This journey was very tough for the ship. For the entire trip to China and back, 40 extra crew members had to work constantly. They operated the ship's pumps to keep water out.
When the ship finally returned to England, workers found a large crack in one of its planks. Keeping the ship afloat had cost its owners a lot of money, about £7,000.
Later Voyages (1817–1829)
The Marquis of Huntly continued its important work for the EIC. Captain MacLeod led the fourth and fifth voyages. These trips also went to India and China.
From the sixth voyage onwards, Captain John Small Henry Fraser took command. He led the ship on several more journeys to China, often stopping in places like Singapore and the Cape of Good Hope.
By 1829, after its ninth voyage, the ship's owners decided to sell it to be taken apart. However, the Marquis of Huntly still had more adventures ahead!
Final Voyages (1831–1834)
Even though it was supposed to be broken up, the Marquis of Huntly made two more trips. Captain John Hine was the new captain for these last two voyages.
Tenth Voyage (1831–1832)
Captain Hine sailed from England in January 1831. The ship went to Bombay, then to Penang, Malacca, and Singapore, before reaching Whampoa, China, in October. It returned to England in June 1832.
The East India Company even rented the Marquis of Huntly for a special trip to China. They paid a certain amount per ton for the ship.
Eleventh Voyage (1833–1834)
The very last journey began in January 1833. Captain Hine once again took the ship to Bombay, Penang, and Singapore, arriving in Whampoa in August.
The Marquis of Huntly completed its final return trip, reaching England in April 1834.
What happened to the Marquis of Huntly?
After its 11 long and important voyages for the East India Company, the Marquis of Huntly was finally taken apart. This happened in 1834. The ship's official record was closed in January 1835, marking the end of its service.
