| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | Queen Charlotte |
| Launched | 1801, Calcutta |
| Fate | Lost circa 1804 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 330, [1] or 335 [2] (bm) |
Queen Charlotte was launched at Calcutta in 1801. In 1803 her master was R. Alexander and her owners were Colvins, Bazett and Co. [1] She was lost in the Bay of Bengal around 1804. [2]
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