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Walmer Castle | 14689 | ||
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| Nominal Guns | 64 | TIMES | |
| Nationality | Great Britain | ||
| Operator | East India Company | ||
| Acquired | 5.1793 | TIMES | |
| Shipyard | Deptford - London | TIMES | |
| Category | Merchant | TIMES | |
| Ship Type | East Indiaman | TIMES | |
| Last known | 5.1793 | TIMES | |
"...on Monday was launched from Mrs Barnard's Dock-yard at Deptford, a fine ship, built at the bottom of the Royal Admiral, for the Hon. East India Company; she is the largest ship in their service, being pierced for 64 guns, and will mount 40 - 18 and 12 pounders. She afforded to a most numerous circle of fashion and beauty, who honoured the launch, a magnificent spectacle. The Lord Chancellor did the honour of naming her the Walmer Castle.
The company retired to an elegant cold collation on the spot, and the evening concluded with a dance. The politeness and attention of Mr Larkins, the ship's husband, and Captain Bond, her commander, gave great satisfaction to all the company. ...."