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Lima (ship)

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History
NameLima
Launched1846, Peterhead
General characteristics
Tons burthen349 tons

The Lima was a sailing ship. In 1848-9, she was one of three ships chartered by the Rev Dr John Dunmore Lang to bring free immigrants to Brisbane, Australia; the other ships being the Fortitude and the Chaseley.[1]

Captain Yule was in charge of the Lima.[2] The Lima arrived in Moreton Bay on 3 November 1849.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Dr John Dunmore Lang Sponsored Immigrant Ships". Brisbane History. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
  2. ^ "A Super Six Hundred". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 21 July 1928. p. 21. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
  3. ^ "The Sketcher". The Queenslander. National Library of Australia. 13 May 1899. p. 878 Supplement: Unknown. Retrieved 15 February 2015.