The East India Company ship ASIA (1780-1798) departed Portsmouth on 12th April, 1796 for Madras and was at Simon’s Bay (South Africa) by 21st July. She was in eastern waters until the end of 1797. The 3rd Rate ship of the line ASIA (1764) of 64 guns was on the North American station from August, 1796. She could have been in the Caribbean in that year. -----Original Message----- From: ScienceSources Sent: Sunday, 29 September 2013 5:27 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [MAR] Asia - HMS and/or East Indiaman? Hello Listers, Is it possible or likely that in 1796 there were two British ships called Asia, one a Royal Navy ship and one an East Indiaman? And both in the Caribbean in that year? I have two brothers, both serving on the "Asia" in 1796, but one was in the RN and the other refers to his ship as an East Indiaman. Any advice welcome! Thanks, Gill Langley