GLENMARK
Shipbuildervessel built by
DUTHIE
(Footdee, Aberdeen)
Date1864
Object NameCLIPPER
MediumWOOD
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 197' 7" x breadth 33' 6" x depth 21'
tonnage 953 tons
tonnage 953 tons
Object numberABDSHIP000542
Keywords
Fate: Sunk in a hurricare one week from Port Lyttleton, New Zealand, 6 February 1872.
Propulsion: Sail
Description: Ship rigged clipper
Owner:
1864-72: Richardson, registered at London
Masters:
1865-66: Master J. Thomson
1867-72: Master Wrankmore
Voyages (Lloyd's Register):
1865-70: London - New Zealand.
1871: London
1872: London - Australia
21/01/1865:
GLENMARK sailed 30th October 1864 from London to Canterbury [NZ].
(Sydney Empire)
24/02/1865:
In our notice of new ship commanded by Captain Thomson, late of Derwentwater, and which recently arrived at Lyttleton [NZ], name of ship is GLENMARK and there are two pianos in the Concert Room. We are also requested to state that passenger's food is cooked by steam.'
(Hobart Mercury (Tasmania))
06/03/1865:
GLENMARK reported to be loading wool at Lyttleton, having about 2000 bales aboard.
(Melbourne Argus)
22/091865:
Capt. Wrankmore, (formerly of ship PERCY) has been appointed to command fine new ship GLENMARK, of 1000 tons burthen, and will sail from Plymouth for Canterbury, New Zealand, about 5th September. We are sure the captain's old friends in this port, as well as the many persons who have been passengers will be glad to hear of his welfare and will wish him every success in his new command.
(Hobart Mercury)
05/03/1866:
On taking first wool from Auckland by ship GLENMARK, a party was held aboard to congratulate Capt. Wrankmore on the quick passage made from England (92 days) and on his taking up the line between Auckland and London. Capt. Wrankmore with his officers wore the uniform of the Royal Naval Reserve, the Blue Ensign flying at the peak during the evening.
(Hobart Mercury)
18/11/1868:
GLENMARK, ship, from London for Canterbury, New Zealand, all well, 11 Oct, 4 North + 24 West (Mid Atlantic between W. Africa and Brazil).
(Aberdeen Journal)
27/03/1869:
GLENMARK, 4th ship of the season, departed Lyttleton 3rd March with full cargo of wool and a few passengers.
(Sydney Morning Herald)
05/06/1869:
GLENMARK, ship, from New Zealand at Deal June 3.
(Glasgow Herald)
02/11/1869:
GLENMARK, 953 tons, arrived Hobson's Bay [near Melbourne] 2nd November from London via Plymouth 7th August, Scilly 9th August with 166 immigrants. Master Richard Winkmore, surgeon superintendent Arthur D. White MD., matron Mrs Cromack, was detained for medical inspection, having had 5 cases of fever aboard. They are all now convalescent. Vessel was released this afternoon and proceeded up the bay in tow of tug TITAN.
(Melbourne Argus)
09/12/1869:
GLENMARK, ship, sailed from Port Phillip Heads 8th December for Lyttleton.
(Melbourne Argus)
25/10/1872:
Deaths - Gordon, lost at sea in the ship GLENMARK, which is supposed to have foundered with all aboard in a hurricane about 6 Feb. last, within a week after leaving Port Lyttleton, New Zealand - William Graham Esq. of Kirkcudbright, N.B., and Maria Louisa his wife of Canterbury, N.Z.
(Leeds Mercury)
