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The 'Trafalgar' at Sydney, NSW

The 'Trafalgar' at Sydney, NSW

The iron ship 'Trafalgar', 1492 tons, in Sydney Harbour [iron ship, 1492 tons, ON70446, 242.0 x 38.4 x 22.0. Built 1875 (11) JE Scott, Aberdeen. Owners: D Rose and Co., registered Aberdeen. Sold foreign. Well known trader to Sydney. Note from Parsons "There was another ship of this name, an iron 4 mast ship built 1877 - do not confuse"].

The 'Trafalgar' anchored in an unidentified harbour

The 'Trafalgar' anchored in an unidentified harbour

The iron ship 'Trafalgar', 1492 tons, anchored in an unidentified harbour [iron ship, 1492 tons, ON70446, 242.0 x 38.4 x 22.0. Built 1875 (11) JE Scott, Aberdeen. Owners: D Rose and Co., registered Aberdeen. Sold foreign. Well known trader to Sydney. Note from Parsons "There was another ship of this name, an iron 4 mast ship built 1877 - do not confuse"].

The 'Star of China' after being renamed 'Holmenkollen'

The 'Star of China' after being renamed 'Holmenkollen'

The wooden barque 'Star of China', 837 tons, after being renamed 'Holmenkollen' [wooden barque, 794 tons (later 837 tons) ON44440, 183.0 x 32.0 x 20.2. Built 1862 (7) A Hall and Co., Aberdeen. Owners: H Adamson, registered Aberdeen, later J Shepherd and Co., registered Aberdeen, mid 1880's G Milne and Co., early 1890's sold to Norway and renamed 'Holmenkollen'. While owned by Milne, who about 1890 commenced to name his ships Inver- and thus the Inver Line, this ship appears to be out of place].

The 'Inverurie' towing to Dunedin, New Zealand

The 'Inverurie' towing to Dunedin, New Zealand

The steel barque 'Inverurie', 1374 tons, towing to Dunedin, New Zealand [steel barque, 1374 tons. ON94530, 242.2 x 37.1 x 21.6. Built 1889 (4) A Hall and Co. Aberdeen. Owners G Milne and Co. Registered Aberdeen. Wrecked at Ballyferis Point, County Down, November 1914. The first ship of the Inver Line].

The 'Invercauld' under tow

The 'Invercauld' under tow

The steel barque 'Invercauld', 1416 tons, under tow.

The 'Invergarry' at anchor

The 'Invergarry' at anchor

The steel barque 'Invergarry', 1416 tons, at anchor [possibly also known as 'Garthgarry' Built as 'Invergarry for G Milne, q.v.] [steel barque, 1416 tons, ON98552, 237.5 x 36.2 x 21.5. Built 1891 (1) A McMillan and Son Ltd. Dumbarton. Owners G Milne and Co., registered Aberdeen. c.1919 renamed 'Garthgarry' and sold to breakers 1924/5. As Garthgarry was owned by Sir William Garthwaite's Marine Navigation Co. of Canada Ltd.]

The 'Inveravon' at anchor

The 'Inveravon' at anchor

The steel barque 'Inveravon', 1879 tons, at anchor [steel ship, 1879 tons, ON94218, 266.6 x 40.1 x 23.2. Built 1892 (2) CJ Bigger, Londonderry as 'John Cooke' for F Mitchell and registered Londonderry, in 1909 sold and renamed 'Inveravon' by G Milne and Co. registered Aberdeen.

The 'Inveravon' dismasted

The 'Inveravon' dismasted

The steel barque 'Inveravon', 1879 tons, dismasted [steel ship, 1879 tons, ON94218, 266.6 x 40.1 x 23.2. Built 1892 (2) CJ Bigger, Londonderry as 'John Cooke' for F Mitchell and registered Londonderry, in 1909 sold and renamed 'Inveravon' by G Milne and Co. registered Aberdeen.

The 'Invercoe' at Wallaroo

The 'Invercoe' at Wallaroo

The steel barque 'Invercoe', 1421 tons, at Wallaroo [steel barque, 1421 tons. ON99643. 238.0 x 36.2 x 21.7. Built 1892 (12) A. McMillan and Son Ltd. Dumbarton. Owners: G Milne and Co. Registered Aberdeen. Captured by German Raider in February 1915 and scuttled].

The 'Inversnaid' under tow in an unidentified waterway

The 'Inversnaid' under tow in an unidentified waterway

The steel barque 'Inversnaid', 1418 tons, under tow in an unidentified waterway steel barque, 1418 tons. ON99639, 238.0 x 36.2 x 21.7. Built 1892 (6) A McMillan and Son Ltd. Dumbarton. Owners: G Milne and Co. Registered Aberdeen c.1920 renamed 'Garthsnaid' by Sir William Garthwaite. Dismasted off Gabo in 1922 and towed into Melbourne by 'ss Zealandic' and hulked].

The 'Inverlogie' at anchor

The 'Inverlogie' at anchor

The four masted steel barque 'Inverlogie', 2347 tons, at anchor [steel 4 mast barque, 2347 tons. ON102650, 299.0 x 44.0 x 24.5. Built 1893 (12) Fairfield Sailing Boat Co., Glasgow for Briggs, Harvie and Co. Registered Glasgow. c.1909 sold and renamed 'Inverlogie'. Owners G Milne and Co. Registered Aberdeen. Originally named 'Chelmsford'].

The 'Inverness' under sail

The 'Inverness' under sail

The steel barque 'Inverness', 1959 tons, under sail [steel barque 1959 tons. ON115579, 267.5 x 40.1 x 23.6. Built 1902 (11) A McMillan and Son Ltd. Dumbarton. Owners G Milne and Co. Registered Aberdeen. Abandoned on fire at sea in 1918, a total loss. The last ship built for the Inver Line].

The 'Inverness' at Wallaroo

The 'Inverness' at Wallaroo

The steel barque 'Inverness', 1959 tons, at Wallaroo.

The 'Glengairn' at Sydney, NSW

The 'Glengairn' at Sydney, NSW

The wooden barque 'Glengairn', 895 tons, in Sydney Harbour [wooden ship (later barque) 895 tons. ON45213. 185.0 x 33.3 x 21.9. Built 1863 (4) W Hood and Co. Aberdeen. Owners: A Nicol and Co. registered Aberdeen. Late 1880s sold to Norwegian owners. Sunk by collision 25 August 1893, 30 miles from Barnegst when on a voyage from Flekkefjord to Philadelphia in ballast].

The 'Cimba' anchored at Circular Quay, Sydney

The 'Cimba' anchored at Circular Quay, Sydney

The iron ship 'Cimba', 1174 tons, anchored Circular Quay, Sydney Harbour [iron ship, 1174 tons, ON77444, 223.0 x 34.6 x 21.7. Built 1878 (4) Walter Hood and Co. Aberdeen. Owners: A. Nicol and Co. Aberdeen. Sold 1906. Norwegian owners. At some time in her career rigged down to a barque.]

The 'Cimba' docked at Circular Quay, Sydney

The 'Cimba' docked at Circular Quay, Sydney

The iron ship 'Cimba', 1174 tons, docked Circular Quay, Sydney [iron ship, 1174 tons, ON77444, 223.0 x 34.6 x 21.7. Built 1878 (4) Walter Hood and Co. Aberdeen. Owners: A. Nicol and Co. Aberdeen. Sold 1906. Norwegian owners. At some time in her career rigged down to a barque.]

The 'Cimba' under sail

The 'Cimba' under sail

The iron ship 'Cimba', 1174 tons, under sail. [iron ship, 1174 tons, ON77444, 223.0 x 34.6 x 21.7. Built 1878 (4) Walter Hood and Co. Aberdeen. Owners: A. Nicol and Co. Aberdeen. Sold 1906. Norwegian owners. At some time in her career rigged down to a barque.]

The 'Cimba' at anchor

The 'Cimba' at anchor

The iron ship 'Cimba', 1174 tons, at anchor. Also refer to the print PRG 1373/3/128 [iron ship, 1174 tons, ON77444, 223.0 x 34.6 x 21.7. Built 1878 (4) Walter Hood and Co. Aberdeen. Owners: A. Nicol and Co. Aberdeen. Sold 1906. Norwegian owners. At some time in her career rigged down to a barque.]

The 'Romanoff' with skysails

The 'Romanoff' with skysails

The iron ship 'Romanoff', 1226 tons, with skysails [iron ship (later barque) 1277 tons, ON70436, 222.1 x 36.2 x 22.2. Built 1874 (8) W Hood and Co., Aberdeen, owners: A Nichol and Co., registered Aberdeen. Sold to Norwegian owners and in their ownership was wrecked in 1917. Regular Melbourne trader].

The 'Romanoff' anchored in Sydney Harbour

The 'Romanoff' anchored in Sydney Harbour

The iron barque 'Romanoff', 1226 tons, anchored in Sydney Harbour between Bennelong Point and Kirribilli Point [iron ship (later barque) 1277 tons, ON70436, 222.1 x 36.2 x 22.2. Built 1874 (8) W Hood and Co., Aberdeen, owners: A Nichol and Co., registered Aberdeen. Sold to Norwegian owners and in their ownership was wrecked in 1917. Regular Melbourne trader]. Significant landmarks which can be seen in the background include: Farm Cove and the Botanical Gardens, St Mary's Cathedral, the spires of St James Church and St Stephens Church, the dome of the Queen Victoria Building, the tower of Sydney Town Hall, the Colonial Secretary Building on the corner of Macquarie and Bridge streets, and Government House above Bennelong Point.

The 'Romanoff' under sail

The 'Romanoff' under sail

The iron ship 'Romanoff', 1226 tons, under sail [iron ship (later barque) 1277 tons, ON70436, 222.1 x 36.2 x 22.2. Built 1874 (8) W Hood and Co., Aberdeen, owners: A Nichol and Co., registered Aberdeen. Sold to Norwegian owners and in their ownership was wrecked in 1917. Regular Melbourne trader].

The 'Yallaroi' anchored at Sydney, NSW

The 'Yallaroi' anchored at Sydney, NSW

The iron ship 'Yallaroi', 1565 tons, anchored in Sydney Harbour [iron ship, 1565 tons, ON88866, 245.8 x 38.1 x 22.0. Built 1885 (1) A Hall and Co. Aberdeen. Owners: A Niccol and Co., Aberdeen. Sold Italian c.1906. Renamed 'Santa Caterina' c.1918].

The 'Torridon' under sail

The 'Torridon' under sail

The iron ship 'Torridon', 1564 tons, under sail [iron ship, 1564 tons, ON88867, 246.0 x 38.1 x 22.0. Built 1885 (5) A Hall and Co., Aberdeen. Owners: A Nichol and Co., registered Aberdeen].

The 'Cimba' anchored at Sydney, NSW

The 'Cimba' anchored at Sydney, NSW

The iron ship 'Cimba', 1174 tons, anchored in Sydney Harbour. Also refer to prints PRG 1373/3/115, PRG 1373/3/116, PRG 1373/3/117 and PRG 1373/3/118 [iron ship, 1174 tons, ON77444, 223.0 x 34.6 x 21.7. Built 1878 (4) Walter Hood and Co. Aberdeen. Owners: A. Nicol and Co. Aberdeen. Sold 1906. Norwegian owners. At some time in her career rigged down to a barque.]

The 'Parramatta' docked Circular Quay, Sydney

The 'Parramatta' docked Circular Quay, Sydney

The wooden ship 'Parramatta', 1351 tons, docked Circular Quay, Sydney [wooden ship, 1351 tons, ON54740, 231.0 x 38.2 x 22.8. Built 1866 (5) J Laing, Sunderland. Owners: Devitt and Moore, registered London. Sold 1888 to J Simonsen, Norway and became missing in 1890s. Built for the Sydney passenger trade and was a well known and popular passenger ship for many years].

The 'Parramatta' moored at Gravesend, U.K.

The 'Parramatta' moored at Gravesend, U.K.

The wooden ship 'Parramatta', 1351 tons, moored at Gravesend, U.K.

The 'Simla' anchored in a hilly harbour

The 'Simla' anchored in a hilly harbour

The four masted iron ship 'Simla', 2172 tons, anchored in a hilly harbour [iron 4 mast ship, 2288 tons, ON13952, Built 1854 (4) Tod and McGregor, Glasgow as a screw steamship for P&O SN Co., sold and rebuilt as a sailing vessel in 1877, by Dobie and Co., 330.2 x 39.8 x 29.7 Owners: EL Alexander and Co., registered Glasgow].

The 'Sobraon' at West Circular Quay, Sydney

The 'Sobraon' at West Circular Quay, Sydney

The composite ship 'Sobraon', 2131 tons, at West Circular Quay, Sydney [composite ship, 2131 tons, ON54680. 272.0 x 40.0 x 27.0. Built 1866 (4) Hall, Russell and Co., Aberdeen. Owners: Lowther, Maxton and Co., registered London. c.1870 Devitt and Moore: 1892 NSW Government; 1911 Federal Government for Naval Training ship and renamed 'HMAS Tingira'. Sold out of the service in 1928, it was reported she was to be broken up, but in 1934 she was reported to be in use as a 'rest home for out of work boys'. In 1937 sold for conversion to a museum but the buyer went bankrupt and the vessel passed to Mr. W Ford, Berry's Bay, North Sydney and was finally demolished in WW2. There seems to be no foundation for the story that the vessel was laid down as a auxiliary steamer for the Black Ball Line. Even before she was purchased by Devitt and Moore whenever she loaded on the Australian berth she was under charter to that firm. Her first owners were in the China tea trade. claimed to have been the largest composite ship built. The ship was named after a decisive battle in the Sutlij war of 1846. Accommodation was for 90 first and 40 second class passengers. Her first trip to Australia was in 1866 when she made the trip to Sydney in 75 days. For a description of a passage made in 1882 see SB Vol. XVII (New Series) Jan. 1954 page 4 et seq.] [Tingira = native term for The Open Sea. While under this name was employed as a training ship for boy entries to RAN and was moored usually in Rose Bay, Sydney. 1914-1928].

The 'Sobraon' moored at Gravesend, U.K.

The 'Sobraon' moored at Gravesend, U.K.

The composite ship 'Sobraon', 2131 tons, moored at Gravesend, U.K. [composite ship, 2131 tons, ON54680. 272.0 x 40.0 x 27.0. Built 1866 (4) Hall, Russell and Co., Aberdeen. Owners: Lowther, Maxton and Co., registered London. c.1870 Devitt and Moore: 1892 NSW Government; 1911 Federal Government for Naval Training ship and renamed 'HMAS Tingira'. Sold out of the service in 1928, it was reported she was to be broken up, but in 1934 she was reported to be in use as a 'rest home for out of work boys'. In 1937 sold for conversion to a museum but the buyer went bankrupt and the vessel passed to Mr. W Ford, Berry's Bay, North Sydney and was finally demolished in WW2. There seems to be no foundation for the story that the vessel was laid down as a auxiliary steamer for the Black Ball Line. Even before she was purchased by Devitt and Moore whenever she loaded on the Australian berth she was under charter to that firm. Her first owners were in the China tea trade. claimed to have been the largest composite ship built. The ship was named after a decisive battle in the Sutlij war of 1846. Accommodation was for 90 first and 40 second class passengers. Her first trip to Australia was in 1866 when she made the trip to Sydney in 75 days. For a description of a passage made in 1882 see SB Vol. XVII (New Series) Jan. 1954 page 4 et seq.] [Tingira = native term for The Open Sea. While under this name was employed as a training ship for boy entries to RAN and was moored usually in Rose Bay, Sydney. 1914-1928].

The 'Sobraon' moored at Gravesend, U.K.

The 'Sobraon' moored at Gravesend, U.K.

The composite ship 'Sobraon', 2131 tons, on the River Thames [composite ship, 2131 tons, ON54680. 272.0 x 40.0 x 27.0. Built 1866 (4) Hall, Russell and Co., Aberdeen. Owners: Lowther, Maxton and Co., registered London. c.1870 Devitt and Moore: 1892 NSW Government; 1911 Federal Government for Naval Training ship and renamed 'HMAS Tingira'. Sold out of the service in 1928, it was reported she was to be broken up, but in 1934 she was reported to be in use as a 'rest home for out of work boys'. In 1937 sold for conversion to a museum but the buyer went bankrupt and the vessel passed to Mr. W Ford, Berry's Bay, North Sydney and was finally demolished in WW2. There seems to be no foundation for the story that the vessel was laid down as a auxiliary steamer for the Black Ball Line. Even before she was purchased by Devitt and Moore whenever she loaded on the Australian berth she was under charter to that firm. Her first owners were in the China tea trade. claimed to have been the largest composite ship built. The ship was named after a decisive battle in the Sutlij war of 1846. Accommodation was for 90 first and 40 second class passengers. Her first trip to Australia was in 1866 when she made the trip to Sydney in 75 days. For a description of a passage made in 1882 see SB Vol. XVII (New Series) Jan. 1954 page 4 et seq.] [Tingira = native term for The Open Sea. While under this name was employed as a training ship for boy entries to RAN and was moored usually in Rose Bay, Sydney. 1914-1928] In the book 'Fast sailing ships 1775-1875' this photograph is captioned "Sobraon is seen in the River Thames off Gravesend.