Recovery (1811 ship)

Recovery was a merchant ship built at Batavia in 1799 and taken in prize circa 1811. She made two voyages transporting convicts from England to Australia and one from Ireland to Australia. She also made two voyages for the British East India Company (EIC). She was last listed in 1847.

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

History
*1799: Batavian Republic
Launched1799, Batavia
Capturedc.1811
United Kingdom
NameRecovery
OwnerJohn Chapman & Co.
Acquired1811 by purchase of a prize
FateRemoved from Lloyd's Register in 1848
General characteristics
Tons burthen
  • At capture:470,
  • Post 1817:493, or 494, or 499 (bm)
PropulsionSail
Armament8 × 18-pounder guns "of the New Construction"
NotesTeak built
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