FIRTH OF FORTH

 

The FIRTH OF FORTH departed London on 7 November 1882 and arrived in Lyttelton on 5 February 1883, with Captain Campbell in command.

 

Transcribed from Press, 6 February 1883, Page 2

 

 THE FIRTH OF FORTH.

The barque Firth of Forth, in command of Captain Campbell, arrived yesterday, finishing one of the smartest passages from the old country that has been made to this port for some time past. The Firth of Forth was in this port in June of last year. She left here about the middle of June for London, so has been absent but a trifle over seven months. The friends of Captain Cowper, who has been succeeded by Capt. Campbell in the vessel, will be glad to learn that he now has command of a splendid new ship of 1200 tons, the Firth of Olna, in the same employ. Captain Campbell has not previously been at Lyttelton, but he considers himself almost a "colonial," having for many years past been engaged in the Loch line between Glasgow and Melbourne The Firth of Forth has come into port in admirable order, creditable to the master and his worthy chief officer, Mr Farquhar, who was here last in the Firth of Lorne. Mr. Baxter is second officer. The vessel contributes to the population of the colony 31 souls, equal to 25 adults. There was a birth on January 18th, Mrs Schimanski being delivered of a son, both doing well. The report of the passage is as follows:— Left London November 7th, and anchored at the Downs until November 12th; crossed the equator in 28.30 W., 24 days out; fell in with some ice in large quantities in the meridian of Greenwich in 43 S.; passed the meridian of Cape Leuwin, 69 days out, and sighted the Snares on the 80th day from the Downs. Had variable weather up the coast, and was within 30 miles of the port on Sunday afternoon, but was blown away during the night. Took the tug yesterday morning, and anchored during the forenoon. No vessels were spoken during the voyage. The usual notice of the vessel's arrival is given elsewhere by her agents, Messrs Edwards, Bennett, and Co.

 

 

Press, 6 February 1883, Page 2

Firth of Forth, barque, 830 tons, Campbell, from London.

Passengers -

Second cabin:

Miss E. Shuttleworth

Mr. Sinclair.

Second cabin:

Mr. and Mrs Gooderhouse

Mr. and Mrs Cryer and family

Mr. and Mrs Hobbs

Mr. Barr and family

Mr. and Mrs Schimaneki

Mr. and Mrs Forgie

Miss Forgie

Messrs - Yard, Satchell, Hill