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LADY MARY PELHAM
LocationPort Fairy VHR NumberS405 Date lost31/08/1849 Year of construction1816 Official numberNone |
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Statement of Significance
| Physical Description | |
|---|---|
| Rig | Brig |
| Hull Details | Felt sheathed and coppered 1836 rig-sources. Some sources state barquepre 1844 became 2 masted brig after 1844 repaired in Launceston 1844581.0 pre 1844 381.16 post 1844 |
| Number of Masts | 2 |
| Length / Breadth / Depth | 81.0 Feet / 22.0 Feet / 14.2 Feet |
| History | |
| Built Date | 1816 |
| Built Port / Country | Rotherhithe / England |
| Registration Port / Country | Portland / Australia |
| Details |
The Lady Mary Pelham owned by Stephen Henty was about to ail for Sydney on the morning of 31 August when a gale sent her drifting shorewards. The captain set all sail and ran her as high as possible ... more |
| Voyage Details | |
| Date Lost | 31/08/1849 |
| Voyage | from Port Fairy to Sydney |
| Cargo |
Wheat, wool and tallow |
| Owner | S.G. Henty |
| Master of Vessel | Captain Wing |
| Weather conditions |
SSe force 10 |
| Cause of Loss |
Blown ashore after taking on cargo for Sydney |
| Further Details | |
| Number of Passengers | 0 |
| Number of Crew Members | 0 |