Gunjava (1826 ship)

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

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

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 to sea, where she foundered.^[3] Several other British ships were lost at the same time. The masters, including Taylor, were all ashore.^[4]