Marquis Wellesley (1799 EIC ship)

The Marquis Wellesley was an East Indiaman, a merchant ship chartered to the British East India Company (EIC). Launched in 1799, she served the EIC making voyages between England and India, and sometimes China. Like many East Indiamen of her era, she was heavily armed to defend herself against pirates and enemy privateers during wartime. The Marquis Wellesley participated in various actions during her service, though primarily as a transport and cargo carrier. Her namesake was Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley, who served as Governor-General of India from 1798 to 1805. The ship's career extended into the early 19th century, contributing to the extensive trade network that the EIC maintained throughout Asia and Europe. Details of her eventual fate (e.g., shipwreck, sale, decommissioning) require further research to determine accurately.