Fortitude (ship)
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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 in named her honor.[2]
She is recorded as being 608 tons, 640 tons, or 750 tons burthen.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Some Interesting Snippets about the Fortitude". http://www.halenet.com.au/~jvbryant/fortlet1.html. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
- ↑ "Brisbane Fortitude Valley, Chinatown". http://www.brisbane-attractions.com.au/brisbane-fortitude-valley.html. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
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