Fortitude (ship)

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The Fortitude

Fortitude was a sailing ship. In 1848-9, she carried free immigrants to Brisbane, Australia.

Captained by John Christmas, she departed Gravesend on 14 September 1848, arriving Moreton Bay on 21 January 1849.[1] Fortitude Valley is named in her honor.[2]

She is recorded as being 608 tons, 640 tons, or 750 tons burthen.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Some Interesting Snippets about the Fortitude". Retrieved 2 January 2010. 
  2. ↑ "Brisbane Fortitude Valley, Chinatown". Retrieved 2 January 2010. 
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