The Brig Moa.

The brig Moa, another of the Circular Saw Line, also put up some fine records. She ran continuously for ten years, from 1850 until 1860, when her place was taken by the barque Kate. As far back as 1852, when in command of Captain Norris, the Moa ran from Sydney to Auckland under seven days, and "but for the consideration given to make the ship easy for the safety of the stock," said the captain on this occasion, "I could have readily accomplished the passage in 24 hours' less time." the Moa had on board 300 prize sheep and 12 horses, and only two were lost on the passage. the Moa also made several passages under eight days when in charge of Captain Bowden, and once—1859—with Captain H. F. Anderson in command.