| When two large, loaded Indiamen chance to crowd and crush towards each other in the docks, what do the sailors do? |
| Lastly, on 15 June 1795, the General Goddard played a large role in the capture of seven Dutch East Indiamen off St Helena. |
| He must have already gained seafaring experience in some capacity, as Third Mates of regular East Indiamen had to have made at least two voyages. |
| On this occasion the Indiamen also succeeded in bluffing their way to safety, and without any shots even being fired. |
| The main discoveries of insoluble red sandalwood from India have come from the wreck sites of two East Indiamen. |
