07/07/1867 - 09/08/1867

Ship Summary

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Journey

Depart Date

Saturday, July 6, 1867

Destination

Arrive Date

Thursday, August 8, 1867

Journey Notes

With 50th Queen's Own Regiment - 232 Rank & File, 22 women and 37 Children. The Haversham, troop transport barque, was signalled on Friday morning, after a passage of 34 days from New Plymouth, and as soon as she made signal for steam, the Eleanor made fast, and at once towed her to the Wharf. She embarked portion of the detachment on July 6: but a heavy gale came on, which obliged the vessel to stand to sea till next morning, when the balance was put on board. Sail was at once made, but westerly winds continued without intermission, Captain Sherlock was obliged to shape a course south of Tasmania. During the voyage one of the ship's company died of apoplexy, but no other casualty is reported, and the soldiers have turned up in excellent health and spirits. On reaching the wharf D.A.C.G. Ross visited the vessel, and arrangements were made for the disembarkation of the troops this morning. The detachment of the 14th will embark on Monday for Hobart Town. Register 10/8/1867

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