Thomas Arbuthnot (ship)
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| Launched: | 1841 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage: | 523 tons (old Imperial), 621 tons (new Imperial) |
The ship Thomas Arbuthnot was a fast sailing ship, weighing 523 tons (old Imperial), 621 tons (new Imperial). She carried the first Australian gold from Australia to England 1851. Believed to be named after and owned by Thomas Arbuthnot of Meethill (1792-1872), merchant, shipowner and Provost of Peterhead. The vessel was one of the largest of the immigrant ships regularly arriving at Australian ports during the 1840s and 50s. It was noted for transporting many orphans during the potato famine.
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