Vernon (1839)

Vernon was a 911-ton paddle steamer built in 1839 by Greens' Blackwall Yard, London, for the Green Blackwall Line. After her engines proved uneconomic, she had her paddles removed and she was converted into a sailing vessel. She was used on the passenger trade to the Colonies in the 19th century.

A painting of Vernon by John Lynn
History
Name	Vernon
Owner	Green Blackwall Line (1839–1867) Colony of New South Wales (1867–1893)
Builder	Greens' Blackwall Yard, London
Completed	1839
Fate	Burnt out
General characteristics
Tonnage	911 GRT

Vernon was sold in 1867 to the Colony of New South Wales as a reformatory and training ship for boys moored between the Government Domain and Garden Island in Sydney. In 1871, she was moored off Cockatoo Island. Sobraon replaced Vernon in 1892 and was sold to Messrs. Rae and Surge for £180.[1] While being broken up in Kerosene Bay on 29 May 1893, she caught fire and was burnt to the waterline.[1]