''Ann'' (or ''Anne'') was built in Batavia in 1797. How she came into British hands is currently unclear. She first appeared in a register in 1802, and thereafter made a voyage for the British

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(EIC). In 1809 she made a voyage transporting

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s to

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for the British government. On her return voyage she carried cargo for the EIC from

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to London. She then became a

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, trading between London and Jamaica. Later she traded with Australia and India, and is last listed c.1865.

EIC voyage (1801–1802)

''Ann'', built in Batavia in 1797, appeared in the ''Register of Shipping'' in 1801 with Chapman, master, Kennion, owner, and trade London—Jamaica.''Register of Shipping'' (1801), seq. №428.
/ref> Captain James Stewart sailed ''Ann'' from

on 19 November 1801. She was at

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on 31 January 1802, reached

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on 20 April, and arrived at Gravesend on 25 June.British Library: ''Ann (2)''.
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Convict transport and EIC voyage (1809–1811)

On 21 June 1809 Captain Charles Clarke acquired a letter of marque.Letter of Marque, 1793–1815; p.50.
He sailed ''Ann'' from Spithead on 25 August 1809. ''Ann'' stopped at Rio de Janeiro around 15 November and arrived at

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on 17, or 27 February 1810. ''Ann'' transported 200 male convicts, but unloaded two before departure. One died on the way and she landed 197 in Sydney. A detachment of the 73rd Regiment of Foot provided the guard. Among her passengers were the Reverend

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and the Maori chief Ruatara. After she left Port Jackson ''Ann'' sailed for

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, and was at

by 21 September 1810. Homeward bound, she passed

on 24 November, reached

on 20 February 1811, and on 26 April was at East India Dock, in London. ''Ann'' first appeared in ''

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'' in 1812 with

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"Inneranty", changing to "Hamilton", and with owner "Hibbert". Her trade was given as London — Jamaica.''Lloyd's Register'' (1812), Seq. no. A702.
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Subsequent career

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