Dannebrog (DAC ship)

Dannebrog, also spelled Dannebroge, was an East Indiaman of the Danish Asiatic Company, bought in England in 1786. She sailed on eight expeditions to Danish India.

Origins

The ship was bought by the Danish Asiatic Company on 22 May 1786 in England. She belonged to Henrik Bolten in 1783. She was captained by Bøye Michel Bøyesen (Boyesen) 1782–1785.[1] She was subsequently subject to comprehensive work at the Danish Asiatic Company's own dockyard. She is considered ship No. 29 from Asiatisk Plads.[2]

Career

Dannebrog was captained by Johan Christopher Berg on her first DAC expedition to Tranquebar in 1786–1788. Her travel pass was issued in September 1786. Later Governor of Frederiknagore Jacob Kræfting was on board the ship as a passenger.[3] Dannebrog arrived at Tranquebar on 26 May 1787. After a few months, she continued to Serampore. Jens Boalth was a passenger on board the ship on this leg of the voyage.[3] Dannebrog reached Serampore on 8 September 1787. She set sail from Serampore in January 1788, bound for Copenhagen.[2]

The ship's log book (kept by Berg) covers the period 23 September – 19 July 1788.[4]

She was again captained by Johan Christopher Berg on her next expedition to Danish India in 1788–1791. Her travel pass was issued in October 1788. She arrived at Tranquebar in May 1789. She later continued to Serampore. She set sail from Serampore in December 1790.[2]

Fate

The war with England kept Dannebrog from being sent on further expeditions to Danish India. The source states that she was sold in c. 1810.[2]