looking for Info on a ship Hamlet 1849
wakefrank
looking for Info on a sailing ship called the Hamlet . It arrived in Sydeny 30 Dec 1849 then Sailed to New zealand Auckland 19th Feb 1850 I would like if someone could tell me where i could get a list of the crew from , I know that a James Upton desertered the ship in Auckland
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ngairedith on 2009-07-03 04:52:23The HAMLET was a clipper barque
It sailed from London to Port Phillip, Sydney where it arrived on the 24th December 1849
It then sailed from Port Phillip on Christmas Day to Port Jackson
This is a passenger list to Port Jackson
HAMLET
Unfortunately, the crew are only mentioned as 'various'
It was meant to sail fom Sydney on the 17th January but finally actually set sail on the 24th, arriving in Auckland port on Sunday the 10th February 1850
- "She brings but few letters and papers, the mail having been despatched by the schooner William and James"
The Commander/Captain was Joseph Wilson
The passengers were:
Capt. Scott R.N.
Mr T Henderso
Mr F Christian
Mr & Mrs Keesing
Mr Glaister
Mr R. Clarke
Capt Mitchell
Mr G. Duglas
Mr & Mrs Dominick
It was carrying:
Imperial gunpowder tea
Loaf Sugar
Bottled Fruits
Salad Oil - pints and half
Anchovies
Olives
Pearl Barley
50 cases Geneva Rum
Brandy
20 boxes candles
1 case pills
4 packages tea
20 bags rice
3cwt gunpowder (about 152km)
1 pair mill stones
1 case machinary
drapery
Cigars
Tobacco
1 case tools
1 case cabbage-tree hats
1 case cabinet ware
25 caske ale
79 bags oats
20 boxes soap
1 case saws
2 cases sardines
2 cases statioery
wools & vases
1 case jewellery
2 cases quinine
90 bags flour
55 cases oilmans stores
87 bags oats
An ice machine
Ladies, Gents & Childrens Hosiery
Black Satin & Fancy Shawls & Scarfs
Rich Satin and Watered Silk Visettes
White and Coloured Muslin Dresses
Baby Robes
Frock bodies and French Cambric Caps
White and Sky French Merinoes
Gents superior White Shirts
Black Ducape
Satin Handkerchiefs and Scarfs
6-4 & 10-4 Fine Damask Table-linen
White Counterpanes and Toilet Covers
1 case Christy's Black Paris Hats
and a variety of other goods
As you said an articled apprectice, James Upton deserted at Auckland.
He was found being harboured by Benjamin Fearley at Benjamin's house. When the police arrived Benjamin told James not to return to the ship. Benjamin ended up in court and was fined 10 pound plus costs
The HAMLET left for California the following month
Unfortunatley, I cannot find any list at this time for ships crew - hoping someones ancestors will know