AUSTRALIAN
Shipbuildervessel built by
DUTHIE
(Footdee, Aberdeen)
DateAugust 1866
Object NameCLIPPER
MediumWOOD
ClassificationsShip
Dimensionslength 199' x breadth 34'7" x depth 20'5"
tonnage 1016 tons
tonnage 1016 tons
Object numberABDSHIP000556
Keywords
Fate: Wrecked off Aracaju, Brazil, 22 October 1868.
Propultion: Sail
Description: 2 decks, poop deck and a top gallant forecastle, 3 masts, ship rigged, round stern, carvel built, no galleries, shield figurehead.
(Source: Aberdeen Shipping Registers (Aberdeen City Archives))
Owners:
1866-68: John Duthie & Sons, registered at Aberdeen.
Masters:
1867: Master J. Duthie
1868: Master J. Vollar
Voyages:
1867-68: Aberdeen - Australia
General History:
28/12/1866:
Ship AUSTRALIAN, Sydney harbour, 27 Dec. Ladies & Gentlemen, I am exceedingly gratified at the handsome manner in which you have mentioned the treatment you received while on the voyage from London. On behalf of myself and officers I return you my sincere thanks. James Duthie.
(Sydney Morning Herald)
30/04/1867:
Arrival of a gold ship - Penzance, 29 April, Ship AUSTRALIAN, from Sydney 12 Feb., arrived off here this afternoon and, after reporting herself, proceeded up channel. She brings gold.
(Daily News)
01/07/1867:
AUSTRALIAN, ship, outward bound, spoken 47N., 10W. [off Ushant].
(Liverpool Mercury)
01/12/1868:
Telegram received at Lloyd's from the Brazils reports total loss of ship AUSTRALIAN from Sydney to London on north of St. Christovos on 22 October. Ship and cargo lost, crew, passengers and 3,112 ounces gold saved.
(Birmingham Daily Post)
05/12/1868:
AUSTRALIAN, clipper ship, belonging to Messrs Duthie of Aberdeen, has been totally wrecked about 138 miles north of Bahia [Brazil].
(North Wales Chronicle)
20/01/1869:
AUSTRALIAN, lost on homeward passage which left Sydney 5 Sept, 1868, was one of the finest ships that ever floated on the waters of Port Jackson. As she lay alongside the circular quay she was the centre of nautical criticism & general admiration. Capt. Voller (a gentle man & a sailor), long connected with the colonies & highly respected, but first voyage in this vessel.
(Sydney Morning Herald)
21/04/1869:
Article details the Board of Trade enquiry into the wrecking of the AUSTRALIAN on the voyage back from Sydney. Ship is described as a 'handsome 2-decked vessel of 1015 tons burden'. She had a crew of 32 and 27 passengers. Commanded by Captain Vollar.
(Aberdeen Journal)
