The Experiment was a merchant vessel constructed in Calcutta in 1800, during the early 19th century period of maritime expansion. While specific details regarding her size, tonnage, and construction materials are not provided, her build at Calcutta indicates she was likely designed to serve the trade routes between India and Britain, characteristic of ships operating in the British Empire’s commercial network at the time. Experiment’s notable service includes a single voyage for the British East India Company (EIC). Under the command of Captain John Palmer, she departed Calcutta on 24 August 1801, heading for England. Her voyage route took her to Culpee, where she was recorded on 29 September 1801, and she subsequently reached Saint Helena on 4 January 1802, a common stopover point for ships crossing the Indian Ocean. She completed her return journey to England, arriving at Deptford on 27 March 1802. This voyage exemplifies the typical pattern of EIC ships engaged in trade and transportation between India and Britain during this era. In terms of her later career, Experiment was listed in Lloyd’s Register in 1807 with Farmer as master and owned by Gillet & Co., operating on a trade route between London and India. However, her service was cut short when she was lost in 1807. The records indicate she was last listed in Lloyd’s Register in 1808 with no change in her details, suggesting her loss occurred around that time without further detailed account of the incident. Overall, Experiment’s significance lies in her role within early 19th-century maritime commerce, particularly her participation in the British East India Company’s trade network. Her construction in Calcutta and her service history reflect the vital linkages between India and Britain during the period, although her career was brief and ended tragically within a few years of her launch.

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