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The 'Conference' on a slip
The iron barque 'Conference', 421 tons, on a slip. [iron barque, 421 tons. ON25992, 164.8 x 26.3 x 15.9. Built 1855. Tayleur and Co. Warrington. Owner John Hargrove, registered Liverpool 1877 Thomas J Parker. Registered Melbourne, 1878 TJ Parker James Huddart and John Traill, registered Geelong. Jan. 1882. James Dransfield (of Christchurch, NZ) Oct 1888 EJ Lusher registered Wellington NZ, 1889 John Gilchrist, registered Sydney, 1890 Alfred J. Simpson. Vessel dismantled and register closed in 1904.]
The 'Adderley' under sail
The steel barque 'Adderley', 1239 tons, under sail. [Steel barque, 1239t, ON93773, 225.7 x 36.3 x 22.0, B. 1888 (4) J. Reid & Co, Port Glasgow. Owners: CW Kellock & Co. reg. Liverpool c.1898 Cowlishaw Bros, reg. Sydney (following her stranding at Morna Point in 1897) Hulked in Wellington, New Zealand in 1910.]
The 'Ainsdale' and 'Lobo' at Port Adelaide
The steel ship 'Ainsdale' (left), 185 tons and the 'Lobo' (right) at Port Adelaide.[S. Ship, 1825t. ON97819, 270.0 x 39.8 x 23.4, B. 1890 (10) CJ Bigger, Londonderry, Ireland & Porter, reg. Liverpool Lt Alby Union Carbide Factories Ltd. c.1923/4 became the German screw steamship 'Bollan' reg. Hamburg. Fate unknown. Ref 5 Vol 2 = torpedoed on Feb 15, 1916 but was later towed into port and repaired and engine then added. Also further experience with torpedoes in April 1918. (In Section 4, of Volume 9 is a photograph of this ship but I find no evidence that she was ever owned by JD Newton, as the ship was built after his death and the company did not survive the owner) Volume 9, with the 'Lobo' in Port Adelaide and at Port Chalmers in New Zealand)] ['Lobo' = iron barque, 938 tons, ON76503. 209.0 x 32.4 x 19.9. Built 1877 (3) Osbourne, Graham and Co. Sunderland. Owners: TR Shallcross, registered Liverpool, then Shallcross and Higham, later Japp and Kirby. Became 'Hans Wagner' then 'Drammenseren' of Norway. As 'Hans Wagner' was driven shore in the gale of Sept. 1, 1902 at Port Elizabeth, Algoa Bay South Africa (Sydney Morning Herlad Sept. 4, 1902).
The 'Drumalis' in an unidentified port
The four masted steel barque 'Drumalis', 2530 tons, in an unidentified port [steel 4 mast barque, 2530 tons. ON97820, 310.0 x 42.3 x 24.6. Built 1890 (11) W. Pickersgill and Sons, Sunderland. Owners P Iredale and Porter, registered Liverpool. Wrecked Cape Sable, August 1902. Claimed to have made the fastest run for a sailing ship from Cape Town to Newcastle NSW].
The ship Galatea aground near Yarmouth, England
The iron ship 'Galatea', 1753 tons, ashore near Yarmouth on the coast of Norfolk, England. The Galatea was sailing from Hamburg for Sydney and abandoned by her crew when she ran aground. Newspapers of the time report her cargo was looted by French trawlers.
The ship Galatea aground near Yarmouth, England
The iron ship 'Galatea', 1753 tons, ashore near Yarmouth on the coast of Norfolk, England. The Galatea was sailing from Hamburg for Sydney and abandoned by her crew when she ran aground. Newspapers of the time report her cargo was looted by French trawlers.
The 'Coriolanus' under tow
The iron barque 'Coriolanus', 1055 tons, under tow. She is known as the 'Queen of the jute clippers'. [iron ship, 1074 tons, later barque rigged 1055 tons, ON73665. 217.4 x 35.2 x 20.1 Built 1876 (5) A. McMillan and Son, Dumbarton. Owners J. Patton Junior and Co. Registered London. c.1885. J. Stewart and Co. London. c.1891 to German owners and later Norwegian owners without change of name. In 1922 sold and renamed Tiburon and not long after became Eugenia Emilia in American ownership and registered in Panama, and under this name was caught rum running and sold to Portuguese owners by the authorities and c.1924 renamed Lina. Ultimately resold by Portuguese owners and reverted to her original name. Broken up c.1936. Driven ashore in the great gale of Sept. 1, 1902 at Port Elizabeth, Algoa Bay, South Africa (See Sydney Morning Herald 4/9/02)].
The 'Coriolanus' partially dismasted
The iron barque 'Coriolanus', 1055 tons, partially dismasted. [iron ship, 1074 tons, later barque rigged 1055 tons, ON73665. 217.4 x 35.2 x 20.1 Built 1876 (5) A. McMillan and Son, Dumbarton. Owners J. Patton Junior and Co. Registered London. c.1885. J. Stewart and Co. London. c.1891 to German owners and later Norwegian owners without change of name. In 1922 sold and renamed Tiburon and not long after became Eugenia Emilia in American ownership and registered in Panama, and under this name was caught rum running and sold to Portuguese owners by the authorities and c.1924 renamed Lina. Ultimately resold by Portuguese owners and reverted to her original name. Broken up c.1936. Driven ashore in the great gale of Sept. 1, 1902 at Port Elizabeth, Algoa Bay, South Africa (See Sydney Morning Herald 4/9/02)].
The 'Australian' anchored in an unidentified harbour
The steel ship 'Australian', 2103 tons, anchored in an unidentified harbour. [steel ship, 2103 tons. ON105575. 270.5 x 40.5 x 23.6. Built 1897 (1) Russell and Co. Port Glasgow. Owners: Ship Australian Co. Ltd. (Lang and Fulton) registered Greenock. Posted missing in 1909 when bound Mazatlan to Sydney.]
The 'Australian' at anchor
The steel ship 'Australian', 2103 tons, at anchor. [steel ship, 2103 tons. ON105575. 270.5 x 40.5 x 23.6. Built 1897 (1) Russell and Co. Port Glasgow. Owners: Ship Australian Co. Ltd. (Lang and Fulton) registered Greenock. Posted missing in 1909 when bound Mazatlan to Sydney.]
The 'Sofala' at Port Augusta
The four masted steel barque 'Sofala', 2301 tons, at Port Augusta [steel 4 mast barque, 2301 tons, ON99399. 277.5 x 42.0 x 24.2. Built 1892 (5) Russell and Co., Greenock, Owners: Ship Sofala Co. Ltd. (GM Steeves) registered Liverpool; later Sofala Shipping Co. Ltd. (J Edgar and Co.) Foundered Sept. 28, 1911 when bound Montevideo to Sydney, in ballast when about 600 miles from Montevideo].
The 'County of Merioneth' in an unidentified port
The iron barque 'County of Merioneth', 1065 tons, in an unidentified port [[iron barque, 1098 tons, ON81341, 221.5 x 35.1 x 20.9. Built 1880 (3) W. Doxford and Sons, Sunderland. Owners W. Thomas and Co. Registered Liverpool c.1908 passed to Russian ownership without change of name. Sold and converted into a hulk at Sydney in 1911 and given the name Merion. Taken to Fremantle for Adelaide Steamship Company in 1919 and then to Port Adelaide in 1927. Broken up at Port Adelaide].
The 'County of Merioneth' in an unidentified port
The iron barque 'County of Merioneth', 1065 tons, in an unidentified port [iron barque, 1098 tons, ON81341, 221.5 x 35.1 x 20.9. Built 1880 (3) W. Doxford and Sons, Sunderland. Owners W. Thomas and Co. Registered Liverpool c.1908 passed to Russian ownership without change of name. Sold and converted into a hulk at Sydney in 1911 and given the name Merion. Taken to Fremantle for Adelaide Steamship Company in 1919 and then to Port Adelaide in 1927. Broken up at Port Adelaide].
The 'City of Hankow' at anchor
The iron ship 'City of Hankow', 1195 tons, at anchor. [composite ship, 1249 tons. ON60438, 223.0 x 35.2 x 22.3. Built 1869 (9) a. Stephen and son, Glasgow (iron fames, wooden planking) Owners George Smith and Sons, registered Glasgow. 1900 GJ Robertson and partners registered Sydney.]
The 'Loch Katrine' at anchor
The iron barque (ex ship) 'Loch Katrine', 1252 tons, at anchor [iron ship, later reduced to barque, 1252 tons, ON60453, 226.0 x 35.8 x 21.5. Built 1869 (8) JG Lawrie, Glasgow, for JP Kidston, registered Glasgow. c.Feb. 1878 to Glasgow Shipping Co. (Aitken and Lilburn) Dismasted off Cape Howe, NSW in 1910, towed into Sydney and converted to coal hulk].
The 'Loch Katrine' in an unidentified port
The iron ship 'Loch Katrine', 1252 tons, in an unidentified port [iron ship, later reduced to barque, 1252 tons, ON60453, 226.0 x 35.8 x 21.5. Built 1869 (8) JG Lawrie, Glasgow, for JP Kidston, registered Glasgow. c.Feb. 1878 to Glasgow Shipping Co. (Aitken and Lilburn) Dismasted off Cape Howe, NSW in 1910, towed into Sydney and converted to coal hulk].
The 'Earl of Dunmore' anchored in an unidentified port
The four masted steel barque 'Earl of Dunmore', 2287 tons, anchored in Mission Bay, San Francisco 1898, ready to sail the 14,000 miles back to the United Kingdom, arriving at Falmouth 131 days later. She was under command of Capt Thomas Kay. [steel 4 mast barque, 2287 tons. ON98634, 277.9 x 42.1 x 24.2. Built 1891 (5) Russell and Co. Greenock. Owners Sailing Ship Earl of Dunmore Ltd (JD Thomson) registered Glasgow, later J Malcolm was manager. Sold c.1913/4 and renamed Spartan. Said to be sunk by enemy action in March 1917. She was scuttled to extinguish a fire when the vessel was in Sydney].
The 'Earl of Dunmore' under sail
The four masted steel barque 'Earl of Dunmore', 2287 tons, under sail [steel 4 mast barque, 2287 tons. ON98634, 277.9 x 42.1 x 24.2. Built 1891 (5) Russell and Co. Greenock. Owners Sailing Ship Earl of Dunmore Ltd (JD Thomson) registered Glasgow, later J Malcolm was manager. Sold c.1913/4 and renamed Spartan. Said to be sunk by enemy action in March 1917. She was scuttled to extinguish a fire when the vessel was in Sydney].
The 'Rothesay Bay' under sail
The iron barque 'Rothesay Bay', 776 tons, under sail [iron 3 mast barque, 775 tons, ON78553, 186.9 x 31.1 x 18.5 Built 1877 (9) Birrell, Stenhouse and Co., Dumbarton. Owners: JS Hatfield, registered Glasgow, later Hatfield, Cameron and Co., c.1910 sold to Norway and renamed 'Activ'. Reverted to original name and was enrolled at Sydney in 1916. Owned by Australian Ship Activ Ltd. Converted into a hulk and register closed October 1921. Sold 1921 to Union SS Co. of NZ Ltd and hulked in Wellington c. 1921, later used at Auckland vide 'Union fleet 1875-1975' by IJ Farquhar, and broken up up in 1936].
The 'Rothesay Bay' under sail
The iron barque 'Rothesay Bay', 776 tons, under sail [iron 3 mast barque, 775 tons, ON78553, 186.9 x 31.1 x 18.5 Built 1877 (9) Birrell, Stenhouse and Co., Dumbarton. Owners: JS Hatfield, registered Glasgow, later Hatfield, Cameron and Co., c.1910 sold to Norway and renamed 'Activ'. Reverted to original name and was enrolled at Sydney in 1916. Owned by Australian Ship Activ Ltd. Converted into a hulk and register closed October 1921. Sold 1921 to Union SS Co. of NZ Ltd and hulked in Wellington c. 1921, later used at Auckland vide 'Union fleet 1875-1975' by IJ Farquhar, and broken up up in 1936].
The 'Rothesay Bay' in Hobart
The iron barque 'Rothesay Bay', 776 tons, in Hobart [iron 3 mast barque, 775 tons, ON78553, 186.9 x 31.1 x 18.5 Built 1877 (9) Birrell, Stenhouse and Co., Dumbarton. Owners: JS Hatfield, registered Glasgow, later Hatfield, Cameron and Co., c.1910 sold to Norway and renamed 'Activ'. Reverted to original name and was enrolled at Sydney in 1916. Owned by Australian Ship Activ Ltd. Converted into a hulk and register closed October 1921. Sold 1921 to Union SS Co. of NZ Ltd and hulked in Wellington c. 1921, later used at Auckland vide 'Union fleet 1875-1975' by IJ Farquhar, and broken up up in 1936].
The 'Rothesay Bay' under sail
The iron barque 'Rothesay Bay', 776 tons, under sail [iron 3 mast barque, 775 tons, ON78553, 186.9 x 31.1 x 18.5 Built 1877 (9) Birrell, Stenhouse and Co., Dumbarton. Owners: JS Hatfield, registered Glasgow, later Hatfield, Cameron and Co., c.1910 sold to Norway and renamed 'Activ'. Reverted to original name and was enrolled at Sydney in 1916. Owned by Australian Ship Activ Ltd. Converted into a hulk and register closed October 1921. Sold 1921 to Union SS Co. of NZ Ltd and hulked in Wellington c. 1921, later used at Auckland vide 'Union fleet 1875-1975' by IJ Farquhar, and broken up up in 1936].
The 'Minnyhive' at anchor
The iron barque 'Minnyhive', 1296 tons, at anchor. [SV 'Minnyhive' was launched in 1885 by Robert Duncan & Co., Port Glasgow, Yard No. 216. (Shipping times). Reported missing in 1891 when bound for San Francisco (Miramar Ship Index). Reference to 'Minnyhive of Glasgow. John Webster, Master, burthen 1296 tons from the port of Sharpness to Sydney, NSW, 6 June 1888 (Mariners and ships in Australian waters) [iron barque, 1348 tons, ON90049. 239.5 x 36.2 x 21.5. Built 1885 (5) R Duncan and Co., Port Glasgow. Owners: TC Guthrie, registered Glasgow. Missing. On a voyage from Swansea to San Francisco with coal she was spoken in the North Atlantic 20 August 1891 and not seen again].
The 'Castle Rock' anchored in an unidentified port
The steel ship 'Castle Rock', 1912 tons, anchored in an unidentified port. [steel ship, 1912 tons, ON99820, 268.0 x 40.0 x 23.0 Built 1892 (6) C. Connell and Co. Glasgow. Owners: James Cornfoot and Co. registered Glasgow. Missing on a voyage from Sydney to Seattle in 1908.]
The 'Queen Margaret' docked in an unidentified port
The four masted steel barque 'Queen Margaret', 2144 tons, docked in an unidentified port [steel 4 mast barque, 2144 tons, ON102601, 275.0 x 42.2. x 24.0. Built 1893 (6) A McMillan Ltd., Dumbarton. Owners: Queen Margaret Ship Co., (J Black and Co.) registered Glasgow. Wrecked May 5, 1913 off the Lizard, Cornwall nearing the completion of her voyage from Sydney].
The 'Queen Margaret' under sail
The four masted steel barque 'Queen Margaret', 2144 tons, under sail [steel 4 mast barque, 2144 tons, ON102601, 275.0 x 42.2. x 24.0. Built 1893 (6) A McMillan Ltd., Dumbarton. Owners: Queen Margaret Ship Co., (J Black and Co.) registered Glasgow. Wrecked May 5, 1913 off the Lizard, Cornwall nearing the completion of her voyage from Sydney].
The 'Queen Margaret' wrecked off the Lizard, England
The four masted steel barque 'Queen Margaret', 2144 tons, wrecked off the Lizard, England on 5 May 1913 [steel 4 mast barque, 2144 tons, ON102601, 275.0 x 42.2. x 24.0. Built 1893 (6) A McMillan Ltd., Dumbarton. Owners: Queen Margaret Ship Co., (J Black and Co.) registered Glasgow. Wrecked May 5, 1913 off the Lizard, Cornwall nearing the completion of her voyage from Sydney].
The 'Auriga' under sail
The iron barque 'Auriga', 518 tons, under sail. [Built 1875 as such, renamed 'Sierra Blanca' q.v. ON62537] [iron three mast barque, 540 tons, ON62537, 164.5 x 28.1 x 17.4. Built 1869 (9) Iliff. Mounsey and Co. Sunderland. Owners. RH Penney and Co. registered Shoreham. c.1885 J. Hardie. registered London. May 1890 sold to owners in New Zealand and registered in Auckland. Sold in 1902 to Sydney and converted into a coal hulk by Howard Smith in 1914.]
The 'Auriga' docked in an unidentified port
The iron barque 'Auriga', 518 tons, docked in an unidentified port. [Built 1875 as such, renamed 'Sierra Blanca' q.v. ON62537] [iron three mast barque, 540 tons, ON62537, 164.5 x 28.1 x 17.4. Built 1869 (9) Iliff. Mounsey and Co. Sunderland. Owners. RH Penney and Co. registered Shoreham. c.1885 J. Hardie. registered London. May 1890 sold to owners in New Zealand and registered in Auckland. Sold in 1902 to Sydney and converted into a coal hulk by Howard Smith in 1914.]
The 'Fingal' at Constitution Dock, Hobart with Mount Wellington in the background.
The four masted steel barque 'Fingal', 2570 tons, in an unidentified port [steel 4 mast barque, 2570 tons. ON81442, 308.2 x 42.8 x 25.0. Built 1883 (3) Harland and Wolff, Belfast. Owners R. Martin and Co. Registered Belfast. c.1910 sold to Norway without change of name]. The port has been identified as Hobart, Tasmania, with a view of Mount Wellington in the background. William McMurtry (born 14 March 1857) of Islandmagee, Northern Ireland, was the captain of the 'Fingal', and he died in Sydney, aged 45, while the ship was docked there.