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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...