Solway (ship)
| History | |
|---|---|
| England | |
| Name | Solway |
| Namesake | Solway Firth in Scotland |
| Owner | Graham & Co. |
| Operator | Graham & Co. |
| Builder | John Storey |
| Laid down | 1829 Monkwearmouth Shore, Sunderland, England |
| Out of service | 21 December 1837 |
| Fate | Wrecked, Encounter Bay, South Australia |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | ship |
| Tonnage | 337-tons |
| Length | 103'2" |
| Beam | 27'3" |
| Depth | 19'6" |
| Propulsion | Sail |
Construction and service
The Solway was constructed in the shipyards of John Storey, located at Sand Point, North Sands, Monkwearmouth Shore. Storey had arrived in Monkwearmouth early in his life and quickly progressed from making rope and sails to ship-building and owning ships plying the timber trade from Canada. His success was enough that he was able to by the local manor house and estate, although after retiring his holdings were affected by various economic pressures and he returned to his house in Church Street in the town.[1]
End of service
Voyages
1837
The Solway made one migration voyage to South Australia, leaving Hamburg on 9th July 1837 and arriving at Port Adelaide, having stopped at Kangaroo Island first. The majority of the German migrants were indentured to the South Australia Company and disembarked on Kangaroo Island to work for the Company.
See also
References
- ↑ Thompson, John (1894). Recollections of Old Monkwearmouth: Some of the "Men of Mark" in olden times and their surroundings. Monkwearmouth.