 Florentia, Captn Wimble. Passing through Telleberry Roads, off the coast of Malabar 1 February 1825 | |
| History | |
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| Name: | Florentia |
| Builder: | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Launched: | 1821 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen: | 453 ton (bm) |
| Propulsion: | Sail |
Florentia was a 453-ton merchant ship built at Newcastle upon Tyne, England in 1821. She made one voyage transporting convicts from England to Australia and one voyage from Ireland to Australia. She made three voyages for the British East India Company (EIC).
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