Voyage to Adelaide 1866
On the 11th October 1866, the City of Adelaide reached South Australia for the third time, having departed London on July 27th, The Downs on the 28th and Plymouth on the 2nd August. She had left the English Channel in company with the ship Yatala, and although the Yatala was considered to be a faster vessel at the time, the 'City' made the better crossing to Adelaide.
During the voyage, the 'City' spoke to two other vessels - the French barque Jusselein on its way from Mauritius to Bordeaux and the Bremen ship Emilie on her way from Akjab to Falmouth.
Passengers aboard on this voyage included some colonists of long standing who made regular trips to England. These included Mr. Alfred Hawker and the Archdeacon of Adelaide, Mr. W. J. Woodcock.
The speed of this voyage were reported in the newspapers, as the 'City' took less than seventy days to make the voyage pilot to pilot from Plymouth. Ulitimately the Yatala and the City of Adelaide shared the record for the fastest transit to Adelaide for many years. Unfortunately the friendly rivalry between these two ships came to an end when the Yatala was lost when she ran aground near Cape Gris-Nez on 27th March 1872.
Passenger List
Voyage to Adelaide 1866
List of passengers on the voyage that arrived in Port Adelaide on 11 October 1866 after a 76 day passage.
(Note: the Name on List reflects details obtained from a manifest or newspaper report. The GEDCOM Name reflects the name in our Genealogy Database which may differ if a correct spelling has been determined and, for married women, reflects maiden names where known. Further details on listed individuals may exist in the on-line Genealogy Database which is available to Registered Users. Please contact us if you can provide further details on any of these individuals or other passengers or crew.)
| # | Name on List | GEDCOM Name | Cabin Class | Birth Date |
| 1 | Brown, Mr. | Brown, | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 2 | Brown, Mrs. | Brown, | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 3 | Bruce, D. | Bruce, David | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 4 | Colton, Mr. William | Colton, William | First Class (Saloon) | 1822 |
| 5 | Fiveash, Algernon James Thomas | Fiveash, Algernon James Thomas | First Class (Saloon) | 1861 |
| 6 | Fiveash, Justina Emily Ann | Fiveash, Justina Emily Ann | First Class (Saloon) | 1855 |
| 7 | Garner, Miss E. | Garner, E. | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 8 | Hawker, Mr. Alfred | Hawker, Alfred | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 9 | Hogarth, Mr. Findley | Hogarth, Findlay | First Class (Saloon) | c1840 |
| 10 | Hogarth, Mrs. Emma | Homburg, Emma | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 11 | Low, Dr. E. | Low, E. | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 12 | Macdonald, Mr. J. G. | Macdonald, J. G. | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 13 | Muller (Miller), C.W.H. (W.C.H.) | Muller (Miller), C.W.H. (W.C.H.) | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 14 | Sandover, Miss Elizabeth | Sandover, Elizabeth | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 15 | Scarfe, Mr. F. N. | Scarfe, Frederick Norman | First Class (Saloon) | c1822 |
| 16 | Shaw, Miss | Shaw, | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 17 | Shaw, Mr. George | Shaw, George | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 18 | Shaw, Mrs. Mary | Shaw, Mary | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 19 | Simpkins, S. | Simpkins, S. | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 20 | Spark, John | Spark, John | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 21 | Staple, Miss S. | Staple, S. | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 22 | Steigenberger, Justina | Steigenberger, Justina | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 23 | Strathen, Mr. John | Strathen, John | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 24 | Strathen, Mrs. Elizabeth | Strathen, Elizabeth | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 25 | Stuckey, Miss A. M. | Stuckey, A. M. | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 26 | Townsend, Mr. | Townsend, | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 27 | Weinbourg, Mr. O. | Weinbourg, O. | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 28 | Weinbourg, Mrs. P. | Weinbourg, P. | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 29 | Woodcock, Archdeacon William John | Woodcock, William John | First Class (Saloon) | 1808 |
| 30 | Wright, Child | Wright, | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 31 | Wright, Child | Wright, | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 32 | Wright, Child | Wright, | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 33 | Wright, Mr. Samuel | Wright, Samuel | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 34 | Wright, Mrs. E. | Wright, E. | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 35 | Wright, Mrs. Sophia P. | Wright, Sophia P. | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 36 | Wright, Servant Of | Wright, | First Class (Saloon) | |
| 37 | Bateman, Henry | Bateman, Henry | Second Class Cabins | 26 Sep 1849 |
| 38 | Bateman, Miss Emily | Bateman, Emily Isabella | Second Class Cabins | c1855 |
| 39 | Bateman, Miss Kate | Bateman, Kate Mary Ann | Second Class Cabins | 1852 |
| 40 | Bateman, Mr. R. | Bateman, Robert | Second Class Cabins | 14 Mar 1819 |
| 41 | Bateman, Mrs. | Fuller, Elizabeth | Second Class Cabins | |
| 42 | Bateman, Robert | Bateman, Eliza Florence | Second Class Cabins | 1848 |
| 43 | Firth, Master | Firth, | Second Class Cabins | |
| 44 | Firth, Mr. T. M. | Firth, T. M. | Second Class Cabins | |
| 45 | Firth, Mrs. | Firth, | Second Class Cabins | |
| 46 | Hodgkin, Mr. | Hodgkin, | Second Class Cabins | |
| 47 | Hodgkin, Mrs. | Hodgkin, | Second Class Cabins | |
| 48 | Johnstone, Mrs. | Johnstone, | Second Class Cabins | |
| 49 | Lewis, Mr. A. J. | Lewis, A. J. | Second Class Cabins | |
| 50 | Moore, Mr. W. | Moore, W. | Second Class Cabins | |
| 51 | Myers, Mr. | Myers, | Second Class Cabins | |
| 52 | Smith, Mr. W. | Smith, W. | Second Class Cabins | |
| 53 | Tapley, Mr. E. C. | Tapley, E. C. | Second Class Cabins | |
| 54 | Walters, Mr. R. | Walters, R. | Second Class Cabins |
Shipping Intelligence Reports
The City of Adelaide carried a goodly cargo of mixed items to South Australia in 1866.
THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN REGISTER, OCTOBER 12 1866 |
IMPORTS |
CITY OF ADELAIDE, from London – 138 pkgs., G. and A. Bartlett; 250 cases, A. F. Christen and Co.; 1 do., Mrs. Bell; 100 do., A. Gaedechens and Co., 50 pkgs., S. Mocalta; 2 cases, Manager Bank of Australasia; 3 bales, Order; 1 case, H. Turson; 14 pkgs., 201 case, Board Brothers; 25 cases, W. and . J. Storrie; 70 do., P. Santo; 1 do., Bell and Cross; 50 do., G. van der Heyde and Co.; 12 pkgs, F.H. Carlin; 2 cases, G.H. Egremont-Gee; 12 do., P Falk and Co.; 13 casks, G. Anderson; 1 box, F. May; 3 cases, J. Woodman; 1do., Lady Daly; 1 do, 20 bales, 302 casks, Elder Smith and Co.; 2 casks, W. Rhodes; 150 pkgs., J. Lammey; 2 bdls. J. Niebour; 15 cases, W Everett; 1 do., W. Hooper; 1 do., G.Phillips and Co.; 367 pkgs., W. Paplett; 40 do., C. Bowen; 1,032 pkgs., 87 drums, 14 crates, 13 tierces, 1 bale, 1 box of samples, Virgoe, Son and Chapman; 1 case, Mrs. J. Grant; 1 do., Order; 7 do., Robin and Birks; 11 pkgs, 1 cask, Order; 48 tons coals, Order; 100 casks, 41 cases, 3 bales, W. Younghusband Jun. and Co.; 82 pkgs, 1 parcel, Order; 1 bale, 122 cases, 21 pkgs, 10 tanks, F, Clark and Son; 6 cases, H. Borale; 2 do., F.C. Duffield; 85 do., 12 kegs, 2 bales, 1 road weighing machine in 16 parts, 121 pkgs, Harrold Brothers; 1 case J. Fotheringham; 1 cask, Order; 8 pkgs, Messrs. Tutford; 1 case, Dr. R. Schombargk; 4 pkgs., Maytold and Son; 171 do., James Harris; 88 do., G. Wedd; 4 boxes, Order; 1,808 bars iron, 380 pipe boxes, 145 pkgs, J. Colton and Co.; 200 casks, 12 cases, Henry Scott; 230 casks, 30do, Order; 42 pkgs., Giles and Smith; 50 cases, Order; 78 pkgs, Skelton, Carter and Co.; 1 box, J.H. Kaines; 3 boxes, Henry Gardiner; 28 cases, Israel Simmons; 4 cases Hamilton Brothers; 75 pkgs., Goode Brothers; 25 brls., James Hall; 8 cases, Guild, Chapman and Co.; 190 pkgs, 125 cases, W. Morgan and Co.; 2 cases, L. Murphy; 1 case, C.G.E. Platts; 843 bars iron, 356 bdls iron, 21 boiler-plates, G.P. Harns; 340 pkgs, 1 case, 1 cask, Donaldson, Sharland and Andrews; 1 cask, 2 crates, 65 pkgs, Cleland, Page and Co.; 126 cases, Order; 11 pkgs, Skelton, Sons and Co.; 1 case, W. C. Uren; 6 pkgs, Elder Brothers; 101 brls, 40 cases, 731 pkgs, D. and J. Fowler; 2 boxes, Captain Bruce; 1 pkge, Mrs Wright; 1 box, Mrs. Lockert; 63 pkgs., 1 case, G.and R. Wills and Co.; 7 pkgs, Mr. Strathern; 11 do., Miss Gerner; 8 do. Mr. Hogarth; 7 do. Miss Staple; 1 cask, W. J. Storrie. |
1866 Newspaper Reports
These are the items printed in the newspaper of the day relating to the arrival of the City of Adelaide.
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE |
VESSELS SPOKEN:- by City of Adelaide on August 18 in lat. 13o 30’N., long 26o 30’ W. the French barque Jussalein, from Mauritius to Bordeaux, 67 days out; on August 19 in lat. 12o, long. 26oW the Bremen ship Emilie, from Akjab to Falmouth. |
THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN REGISTER, OCTOBER 12 1866 |
ARRIVED |
Thursday, October 11 |
CITY OF ADELAIDE, ship, 921 tons, D. Bruce, master, from London July 27, from the Downs July 28, from Plymouth August 2, W. Younghusband and Co. agents, Town and Port. Passengers:- Mr Archdeacon Woodcock, Mrs. E. Wright, two children and servant, Miss Stuckey, Mr and Mrs Shaw and daughter, Mr. Scarfe; Mr. Colton; Mr. and Mrs. Strather, Mr and Mrs Hogarth; Miss Sandover, Mrs Fiveash and two children; Mr Hawker, Mr. Townsend, Miss Garner, Mr and Mrs S Wright and child, Miss Staple, Mr and Mrs Wynbourg, Mr and Mrs Brown, Dr. E. Low, Mr Macdonald and D. Bruce Jnr. in the first cabin; Messers C.E. Tapley, W. Moore, Walters, A. Lewis, W. Smith, J. Spark, C.W.H. Muller, W. Smith, Mr Mrs and Master Firth, Mr and Mrs Bateman, Misses Emily, Kate and Masters Henry and Robert Bateman, Mrs Johnstone, Mr Myers, Mr and Mrs Hodgkin in the second cabin. |
THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN REGISTER, OCTOBER 12 1866 |
MISCELLANEOUS |
CITY OF ADELAIDE – Yesterday morning a vessel was seen from the Stations with topmast and lower studdingsails set, and every stitch drawing to a fine south-west breeze, but there were not very many of the observers who even suggested it was the City of Adelaide, for her contemporary had not arrived, and why should Captain Bruce enter so early an appearance. Nevertheless, on nearing the gallant craft, it was found to be none other, and the same welcome was accorded to the same reporter as every year for the past eight or nine has produced. Captain Bruce is older, and so is his son the chief officer, but the lapse of years only seems to increase their popularity, not only with the passengers, but even “Jack”, that veritable gambler is prone to acknowledge the City as a most comfortable craft. As for her sailing, there can be no mistake about it, for she has not occupied quite 70 days – 25 from Plymouth to the Line, 20 from the Line to the Cape, and 25 from there to Adelaide. She left the Channel in company with the Yatala; but although Captain Bruce is prepared to acknowledge her a more weatherly vessel, he had made a quicker passage. There were no signs of the Yatala when our reporter left. The City looks just as well as ever, especially aloft, where it is evident that the first officer has had all hands engaged in getting harbour gear in order. The passengers are in excellent spirits and have presented a testimonial to the master. There are several Old Colonists among them, the Archdeacon being the first to appear, and soon after Mr. Hawker and Mr. S. Wright. The ship, as usual, was most fortunate on arrival, for she had no sooner reached the anchorage, than the tug was alongside to take her into harbour. |
Letters published in 1866
These are letters published in the newspaper from the passengers to the Captain.
| THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN REGISTER, FRIDAY OCTOBER 12, 1866 |
TO DAVID BRUCE, ESQ., Commander of the ship City of Adelaide. |
Dear Sir, We the undersigned, Passengers by the City of Adelaide, having in God’s good providence now completed a passage which has been both speedy and pleasant, desire ere we separate to assure you of our high estimate of your character, and of our hearty wishes for your future welfare. Of your officers we are bound to speak in the highest terms. Their gentlemanly hearing and attention to their duties have won our respect and esteem. Nor should we omit to refer to the quietness and good order which have prevailed in the vessel throughout the entire passage, and which reflect the highest credit upon all concerned. Cordially congratulating you upon having achieved another successful passage, and with ardent wishes for your future prosperity, whether in continued active service, or in early retirement from the arduous duties of your profession, we beg to subscribe ourselves, with great respect, yours sincerely, |
