Brunswick was launched at Newcastle in 1795. She made one voyage as an "extra ship", i.e., under charter, to the British East India Company (EIC). She then traded generally until she foundered in 1809.
Career Brunswick enters Lloyd's Register in 1795 with G. Ryland, master, Hurry & Co., owners, and trade London–India.Lloyd's Register (1795), Seq.№B482. Captain George Ryland acquired a letter of marque on 3 September 1795.
Captain Ryland sailed from The Downs on 23 September 1795. Brunswick reached Calcutta on 12 April 1796. Homeward bound, she was at Saugor on 28 July, reached St Helena on 22 November, and arrived at Long Reach on 17 February 1797.British Library: Brunswick (2).
On her return from India Hurry & Co. sold Brunswick and she became a West Indiaman.
Year Master Owner Trade Notes & source 1797 G.RylandJ.Savage Hurry & Co.Wedderburn London–East IndiesLondon−Jamaica Lloyd's Register (LR) 1799 J. SavageR. Hill Wederburn London−Jamaica LR 1800 R. Hill Wederburn London−Jamaica Register of Shipping (RS) 1801 R.HillDrysdale Wederburn London−Jamaica LR 1802 Drysdale Wederburn London−Jamaica RS 1803 Drysdale Wedderburn London−Jamaica LR
On 1 May 1804 Lloyd's List reported that Brunswick, Drysdale, master, had had to put back to Portsmouth having lost her mainmast and having suffered other damage. She had left the convoy on 25 April at . The convoy was under the escort of the brig .Lloyd's List №4449.
Fate The Register of Shipping for 1810 shows Brunswick with Simpson, master, Penton & Co., owners, and trade London transport.Register of Shipping (1810), Seq. №B558.
Brunswick, Simpson, master, foundered in the Grand Banks of Newfoundland on either 21 or 27 July 1809 (sources disagree) while sailing from London to Quebec. Her crew were rescued.Lloyd's List №4377.
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