A Fine Old Vessel.

The "Auckland Star," announcing her arrival on this occasion, stated: "This is the second consecutive passage made by this ship under 80 days from land to land, proving that with all the recent modifications, alterations and boasted improvements which have turned our splendid seagoing vessels into extreme clippers they cannot outsail the Hydaspes, a vessel built 20 years ago, under the control of a skilful captain, energetic officers and willing crew.

On the voyage out to Lyttelton in 1869 the Hydaspes did more remarkable sailing. She experienced very light and contrary winds at the start, and crossed the Equator on the 33rd day out. After this she met with more favourable winds. For seven days she made 300 miles in a day, and 1900 miles were covered in one week. The longest day's run was 331 miles. A week after leaving the Channel she spoke the Robert Henderson, bound for Otago; two days later she left her hull down. the Robert Henderson anchored at Port Chalmers on the 6th October, seven days after the Hydaspes at Lyttelton.

the Hydaspes made her last voyage to the Dominion in 1878. At the end of this year she sailed for England, and when beating up the Channel collided with another vessel and was sunk.