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Friday, 2 January 2015

British ship Elisabeth Nicholson underway from China towards England according to the Dutch newspaper Java-bode dated 15 January 1870

An item dated 14th reported the passing of the Sunda Strait by the British ship Elisabeth Nichelson captain Crosbie leaving Shanghai, China on 29 December 1869 towards London, England.(1)

Note
1. Correct name Elisabeth Nicholson, captain’s name T. Crosbie, tonnage 904 tons, dimensions 192.5’x 32.5’x 22.2’, built in 1863 at Anan, owners Nicholson&co., homeport Annan, England.