Silistria
Ship: 642 tons
Captain: J McKay
Surgeon Superintendent:
Sailed Glasgow July 25th 1860 - arrived Otago 25th October 1860

A ship of 642 tons, built in 1854, and later owned by D. Rose and Co., of Aberdeen, the Silistria made four voyages to Otago, bringing out a total of over 900 passengers from Scotland. On the first two voyages she was commanded by Captain J. Mackay. The first voyage was made in 1860, six years after the ship was launched. She sailed from the Clyde, and arrived at Port Chalmers on the 25th October, making the run in 91 days, port to port.
White Wings Sir Henry Brett

We would like to thank Lorraine Inns for providing the newspaper from which we transcribed this passenger list.
This contained only names. That we know of  there is no original from which we can extract further information.

Copyright Denise & Peter 2000

Source: Otago Witness, November 3rd 1860

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