Taunton1874

Taunton
Ship: 687 tons
Captain: Cochrane
Surgeon Superintendent:
Sailed London May 10th 1874 - arrived Lyttelton September 2nd 1874

This vessel, a ship of 687 tons, chartered by the Shaw Savill Co., made two voyages only to New Zealand - the first under Captain Cochrane and the second under Captain Clark. She arrived at Lyttelton on September 2, 1874, making the passage in 117 days. In 1875 she sailed from Gravesend on July 2 with passengers and cargo, and arrived at Port Chalmers on October 6, making the voyage in 96 days port to port.
White Wings - Sir Henry Brett

Arrival of the Taunton

Name Age County Occupation
Steerage Passengers
Burke Mr
Mrs
Jones Mr H
Richards Mr W
                                             

Copyright Denise & Peter 2002

Reference:
The Press September 7th 1874