HMS Camel was launched in 1812 at Calcutta as Severn. She sailed to England where the navy purchased her for use as a troopship and transport. She had an uneventful naval career and the navy sold her in 1831. Her new owner returned her to her name of Severn. She made one voyage to Bengal and back for the British East India Company (EIC). She continued to trade with India but disappeared circa 1841.
Indiaman
After her launch Severn sailed to England. She was admitted to the Registry of Great Britain on 26 October 1813.
On 7 October 1813, the Admiralty decided, to purchase Severn and Hindostan. David Webster, on behalf of the builders Bonner & Horsburgh, negotiated a price for Severn of £17,000 and for Hindostan of £18,000. The purchase price included rigging, the furniture, and guns and ammunition. Hindostan was commissioned as HMS Buffalo.[1] The Navy purchased Severn on 1 November.
Naval transport
The navy commissioned Camel on 23 November 1811 under James Keith, master. In June 1819 her master was Thomas Webb. Under his command Camel served as a store-ship at the