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Neptune (1780 ship)
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| History | |
|---|---|
 Great Britain | |
| Name | Neptune |
| Owner |
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| Builder | Dudman, Deptford,[1] or Barnard[2] |
| Launched | 7 February 1780[1] |
| Fate | Destroyed by fire and explosion in 1796 |
| General characteristics [2] | |
| Type | Ship |
| Tons burthen | 809, or 80970⁄94[1] (bm) |
| Length | 144 ft 0 in (43.9 m) (overall); 116 ft 4 in (35.5 m) (keel) |
| Beam | 36 ft 2 in (11.0 m) |
| Depth of hold | 15 ft 2 in (4.6 m) |
| Sail plan | Ship rig |
Neptune was a three-decker East Indiaman launched in 1780 at Deptford. She made five voyages for the British East India Company (EIC), the last one transporting convicts to Port Jackson as one of the vessels of the notorious Second Fleet. This voyage resulted in a private suit against the master and chief officer for wrongful death. A fire and explosion in 1796 at Cape Town destroyed Neptune.
- ^ a b c Hackman (2001), pp. 161–2.
- ^ a b British Library: Neptune (4).
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