10/06/1851 - 13/09/1851

Ship Summary

Vessel

Masters

Journey

Origin

Depart Date

Monday, June 9, 1851

Destination

Arrive Date

Friday, September 12, 1851

Ports of Call

Journey Notes

The Reliance tried the great circle sailing, and found it advantageous, having been, on July 30th, in lat. 27° 55' S, and long. 32° 31' W, and made Kangaroo Island on the 11th September ; doubling the Cape on 14th August, in lat 51°, and the highest latitude being 64° south. She never had to close-reef the topsails, and the thermometer was never lower than 31° at 9 o'clock in the morning. Register 15/9/1851

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