First ship from Finland to Australia 1853

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To the gold rush arrived in 1853 brig "Onni" master Albrecht from Fredrikshamn (=Hamina) Grand Duchy Finland, sailing under Russian flag. Departing late May, with planks to Marseilles.
Danish Customs June 7 1852
Marseilles July 15 1852.
Odessa Oct 1 1852, grain either to Queenstown or Falmouth.
Odessa 11/10 1852 declared.
Constantinopel May 15-19 1852 declared from Odessa either to Queenstowniin or Falmouth.
Falmouth Dec 14 1853 to Liverpool.
Liverpool Dec 20 1853 from Odessa.
Liverpool Feb 10 1853 securing the ship, due Melbourne.
Liverpool March 24 1853 clear for Melbourne.
Falmouth April 2 1853 ship picks up instruments on Liverpool to Melbourne.
Falmouth April 9 1853 for Melbourne.
Brig Onni documents in Australia.
At least three of the Finnish crew desert.
Brig Onni and master Albrecht go on, moored in Singapore in November 1853; stopped in Java by British Navy. The master sold the ship.

Profile of the master of brig "Onni"
Robert Fredriksson Albrecht

Profile of the likely mate of brig "Onni", son of the owner of the vessel.
John Higgins

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