"Cygnet" (Barque) - Colonists to South Australia in 1836

The Barque Cygnet, 238 om was built Sulkea, opposite Calcutta 1827. Owned by T. Ward of London. She departed London's Shadwell Basin on March 20th, 1836 via Gravesend March 20-24, the Downs March 24-April 2, Portland Roads April 5-6 and Rio June 21-July 8. with Captain John Rolls and 84 passengers. The Cygnet arrived Nepean Bay, Kangaroo Island on September 11th, 1836 after putting into Rio de Janeiro for cuddy stores - 175 days, yet arrived 1 month after the Rapid - a great frustration to Colonel Light as half his survey party were on this vessel.

• Arrived in Holdfast Bay on the 11th September 1836

Sources:

• The Ships Passenger List
• https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/1053892?lookfor=subject:%22Sout...
• http://members.iinet.net.au/~perthdps/shipping/cygnet.htm
• http://boundforsouthaustralia.com.au/journey-content/cygnet.html
• http://boundforsouthaustralia.com.au/ships/passenger-lists/cygnet-p...

Related Projects:

• Bound for South Australia - Ships Lists Portal
• Died at sea - South Australia

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