
Northfleet
Ship: 896 tons
Captain: N Penreath
Surgeon Superintendent:
Sailed London 17th September 1853 - arrived Wellington 14th December 1853
Lyttelton 13th January 1854
Auckland 2nd February 1854
Built on the Thames at London by Duncan Dunbar in 1852, Northfleet, a frigate-built ship of 896 tons, gained some fame as a fast sailer during the days of the China Trade. She seems to have continued this quality into her Colonial sailing days. The largest merchant vessel to enter Wellington up until 1853 she surprised Wellington residents in the morning light of December 14th of that year by arriving in the harbour 87 days out from London. On this voyage she brought out 300 passengers; 100 for Wellington and an equal number for Lyttelton (13/01/1854) and Auckland (02/02/1854).
White Wings - Sir Henry Brett
This was the maiden voyage of the Northfleet. Following this she entered the China trade.
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