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New Zealand Settler Ships - Queen Bee 1877

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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: 21 April 1877
  • Arrived: Farewell Spit
  • Date: 6 August 1877
  • Captain: J S Davies
  • Passengers: 30~50

Wikipedia article about the final journey of the Queen Bee