Ship Summary
Vessel
Journey
Origin
Depart Date
Wednesday, December 23, 1874
Destination
Arrive Date
Sunday, April 18, 1875
Journey Notes
Transported 259 migrants, having put back twice due to loss of anchor off Deal and a collision;
"Diary of an Emigrant" by w. Manning, ATL, MS-Papers-5617;
A project is underway for restoration of the ship, which is the last surviving Australian convict ship (1858 voyage to WA). Then a NZ immigrant ship 1873-1885, being cut down to barque rig in 1878. Said to be the oldest wooden merchantman in world;
Records and salvage details, ATL, Wellington, MS-Papers-3790;
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