Mariners and ships in Australian Waters

MOCTEZUMA

AMERICAN SHIP OF NEW BEDFORD, WILLIAM TOWER, MASTER, BURTHEN 436 TONS,
FROM A WHALING VOYAGE TO PORT JACKSON, NEW SOUTH WALES, 3RD JANUARY 1850

Surname Given name Station Age Of what Nation Status Comments
TOWER WILLIAM MASTER     CREW Sailed New Bedford
16 August 1847 &
Oahu 29 October 1849
  26 VARIOUS   VARIOUS CREW Lading 2800 Barrels
Black Oil & 200
Barrels Sperm Oil

 

Source: State Records Authority of New South Wales: Shipping Master's Office; Passengers Arriving 1826 - 1900; Part Colonial Secretary series covering 1845 - 1853, reels 1272 [4/5227] -1280 [4/5244]. Transcribed by Lyn & Maurie.

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