Nelson1842

Nelson
Brig: 153 tons
Captain: McLaren
Surgeon Superintendent:
Sailed London May 15th 1842 - arrived Wellington September 22nd 1842 (via Cape of Good Hope)
             Nelson December 15th 1842

The Captain brought papers containing London comments on the destruction of Kororareka, which had caused a considerable sensation. The barque Enmore, which was ready to sail for New Zealand, was immediately taken off the berth, as intending passengers refused to proceed and merchants were too much alarmed to ship goods to the Colony.
White Wings - Sir Henry Brett

Following the move of the seat of Government from Russell to Auckland in 1841 Russell continued to house the Bond Store, a detachment of troops and the Police Magistrate, but its fate was sealed when Government House and its offices were burned to the ground in 1842.
Source - General Information

Name Age County Occupation
Passengers
Birch E N
Earl Percy
Loxley William Smart 25
Ronald Mr
Rutherford Mr
Sulley Mr
Tyser T B
                                             

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Reference:
New Zealand Gazette & Wellington Spectator September 24th 1842