"The Romulus"

1862

Captain William Lord

Sailed from London arriving in New Zealand 1862

Passengers 

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Paper report at the time

 

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Paper report

The ship signalled on Saturday afternoon, and which by many was supposed to be the 'Indian Empire' (now overdue), proved to be the 'Romulus', Captain Lord, of Bristol, from London. She left Gravesend on June 26th, and had concequently been 113 days on the voyage. She brings 121 passengers and a cargo of general merchandise. After working down the Channel experienced contrary head winds until July 12th. Crossed the Equator on August 10th, in 270 W. On September ? (removed by rip in newspaper) she passed the meridian of the Cape in 420 S. On Tuesday, 14th inst., made the Three King's, and came to anchor in the Waitemata on Saturday evening at 8 pm. The 'Romulus' experienced fine weather all the voyage out. Mr D Nathan is her agent. 

New Zealand Passenger Lists Romulus From Gravesend, London to Auckland Departed London, 26 June 1862; arrived Auckland, 17 October 1862

This list shows the passengers on the ship Romulus as it travelled from London to Auckland. The voyage began at Gravesend, London, on 26 June 1862 and ended in Auckland on 17 October 1862.