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New Zealand Settler Ships - Queen Bee 1869

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The Queen Bee was a three masted barque, constructed in Sunderland and launched in 1852. It was used primarily for transporting immigrants from England to New Zealand, having made about 11 journeys before grounding on Farewell Spit in 1877.

  • Departed: London
  • Date: 1 October 1868
  • Arrived : Auckland
  • Date: 8 January 1869
  • Captain: Leslie
  • Passengers: 98