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Vernon

paddle steamer built in 1839


Vessel Type
paddle steamer

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The Vernon, built in 1839, was a British merchant ship that had a significant impact on the history of emigration from the British Isles to Australia. The ship was known for its role in transporting immigrants to the Australian colonies during the mid-19th century. In particular, the Vernon made several voyages from London to Adelaide, South Australia, carrying hundreds of passengers seeking a new life in the colony. The ship's voyages were not without challenges, including rough weather and outbreaks of disease among passengers. Despite these obstacles, the Vernon successfully completed multiple journeys, contributing to the growth of the Australian population and economy. The ship's history sheds light on the experience of emigrants during this period and highlights the important role that merchant ships played in facilitating migration to the Australian colonies.

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Vernon (1839; British)
Book Merchant Sail
Author William Armstrong Fairburn
Published Fairburn Marine Educational Foundation, Inc., Center Lovell, Maine,
Page IV: 2560
Vernon (London, 1839, Sail; ON: 26339) Subscribe to view
Vernon, bark (1839)
Journal American Neptune (1941-1990; Vols. 1-50)
Published Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Mass.,
ISSN 0003-0155
Pages VII, 249; IX, 150