Gunjava (1826 ship)

Gunjava was launched at Sulkea in 1826. She was wrecked in December 1827.

For other ships with the same name, see Gunjava (ship).

History
United Kingdom
Name: Gunjava
Builder: J.Mackenzie, Sulkea[1]
Launched: 23 January 1826[1]
Fate: Wrecked 5 December 1827
General characteristics
Tons burthen: 389[1] (bm)

On 10 August 1826, Gunjava, C. Oakley, master, sailed from Table Bay, bound for Mauritius. She was carrying a cargo of wheat, sugar, rice, and coffee, and horses.[2]

On 5 December at Madras a hurricane drove Gunjava, J.Taylor, master, out sea where she foundered.[3] Several other British ships were lost at the same time. The masters, including Taylor, were all ashore.[4]

Citations and references

Citations

  1. Phipps (1840), p. 112.
  2. Cape of Good Hope Government Gazette (11 August 1826), Vol.21, №1074.
  3. "Ship News". Caledonian Mercury (16641). Edinburgh. 21 April 1828.
  4. Oriental Herald and Journal of General Literature, (1828), Volume 17, pp.369–370.

References

  • Phipps, John (1840). A Collection of Papers Relative to Ship Building in India ...: Also a Register Comprehending All the Ships ... Built in India to the Present Time ... Scott.
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