Earl St Vincent (1798 Gatcombe ship)

Earl St Vincent was a British East Indiaman built in 1798 at Gatcombe. She was named after Admiral John Jervis, 1st Earl St Vincent, a celebrated British naval commander. While detailed records of her voyages and ultimate fate are scarce, her construction at Gatcombe suggests she was likely involved in the lucrative East India trade, transporting goods between Britain and the East Indies (primarily India, China, and Southeast Asia). Further research is needed to fully elucidate her operational history, including the specific routes she travelled, the cargo she carried, and the details of her crew and captains. The lack of readily available historical sources currently hinders a more comprehensive account of this vessel's lifespan. Information on her eventual decommissioning or loss is currently unknown. Further investigation into archives of the British East India Company and other maritime records may yield more information.