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The Royal New Zealand Fencible corps were retired soldiers from Britain and Ireland, often referred to as 'Pensioners', who enlisted as a military reserve to act as a 'defence force' for the protection of the early settlers in the fledgling town of Auckland, New Zealand. There were over 2,500 men, women and children who arrived in New Zealand during the years 1847 - 1852. They settled in the n...
INCHINNAN: The 565 ton "Inchinnan" left London on 14 January 1852 and left Portland 14 days later on 28 January 1852 under Captain T Innes with members of the Royal New Zealand Fencibles Corps. Passengers included 78 Pensioners, 68 Women and 113 Children who arrived in Auckland on 27 May 1852. As well as a medical surgeon, Dr Henry Rickards, the ship had a hospital assistant. There were 10 birt...
QUEEN OF THE AVON. This was an old vessel of 460 tons. She ran out twice to Wellington. As early as 1859 she sailed from London on March 23, and arrived on July 13, making the passage in 112 days, Captain Gilbert being in command. After discharging part of her cargo, she sailed for Nelson, arriving there on July 27. Source: White Wings OF THE QUEEN OF THE AVON. The barque Queen of the Avon, Cap...
The Oriental was built in 1830. On 12 February 1859 the Otago Witness reported it's arrival in Lyttleton: Feb 10 - Oriental, Macey, from London with 8 puncheons whiskey, 8 cases British manufactures, 5 pkg furniture, besides a full cargo for Canterbury. Passengers - John and Duncan Maines, F. Golding, Harriett, Mary, Richard, and Edward Bell. The "Oriental" arrived at the Heads on Wednesday mor...