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...