Scindian
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Scindian is widely considered the first convict ship to transport convicts to Western Australia. She was launched in 1844 and sank in 1880.
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Name | Scindian |
Namesake | Scindia |
Launched | 1844 |
Fate | Sank 3 November 1880 |
General characteristics | |
Type | Convict ship |
Tonnage | 605nrt, 637grt, & 536(Under deck)[1] |
Tons burthen | 535,(Old calculation) or 650(post-1836 Act)[2] (bm) |
Length | 129 ft 1 in (39.3 m)[1] |
Beam | 31 ft 7 in (9.6 m)[1] |
Depth | 21 ft 2 in (6.5 m)[1] |
Sail plan | Barque |
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