Danube (ship)
| Career (United Kingdom) |  |
|---|---|
| Name: | Danube |
| Owner: | Nourse Line |
| Launched: | 1890 |
| Fate: | Lost at sea |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen: | 1,459 tons |
The Danube, a 1,459 ton sailing ship named after the second longest river in Europe, was built in 1890 for the Nourse Line.
On 15 June 1891 she made a voyage to Fiji carrying 591 Indian indentured labourers. She also made a trip to Trinidad, arriving on 1 January 1892, carrying 609 passengers. There were 29 deaths during this voyage.[1] In 1892, the Danube went missing on a voyage from Guadeloupe to New York.[2] Her fate remains a mystery.
See also
- Indian Indenture Ships to Fiji