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White Wings Vol II. Founding Of The Provinces And Old-Time Shipping. Passenger Ships From 1840 To 1885

1861

1861.

Glenshee, 319 tons, Captain Buick, from London, arrived 2nd August. This vessel brought out the Nelson Lighthouse; she had a stormy passage of 151 days—was delayed in the Channel by contrary winds for 24 days. Throughout the passage she experienced much stormy weather, on one occasion was struck by lightning.

Sir George Pollock, 571 tons, Captain Frost, sailed from London 3rd May, arrived 31st August. Passengers, 79.

Gladiator, 503 tons, Captain Lorie, arrived 25th October, 105 days from Gravesend.