Thomas Arbuthnot (ship)

The ship Thomas Arbuthnot was a fast sailing ship, weighing 523 tons (old Imperial), 621 tons (new Imperial). Constructed 1841 in Aberdeen.[1] She carried the first Australian gold from Australia to England 1851. The vessel was one of the largest of the immigrant ships regularly arriving at Australian ports during the 1840s and 50s. It was noted for transporting many orphans during the Great Famine of Ireland.

For other vessels of the same name, see Arbuthnot (ships).

Thomas Arbuthnot
History
Launched1841
General characteristics
Tonnage523 tons (old Imperial), 621 tons (new Imperial)

References
  1. MacGregor, David R. (1988). Fast Sailing Ships: Their Design and Construction, 1775-1875. ISBN 9780870218958.


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