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The Emigrant Ship ARTEMISIA, Bound for Moreton Bay, New South Wales
The Emigrant Ship ARTEMISIA, Bound for Moreton Bay, New South Wales

The Emigrant Ship ARTEMISIA, Bound for Moreton Bay, New South Wales

Maker (Established 1842)
Engraver
Date1848
Object number00001289
NameEngraving
MediumPaper
DimensionsOverall: 163 x 280 mm
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionHand coloured engraving from the Illustrated London News, 12 August 1848, titled 'The Emigrant Ship ARTEMISIA, Bound for Moreton Bay, New South Wales'. The ARTEMISIA was the first immigrant ship to arrive in Moreton Bay bringing the first assisted free settlers from England. The ARTEMISIA arrived in Moreton Bay December 1848.HistoryThe ARTEMESIA was a 492 ton barque built at Sunderland in 1847. It was owned by A. Ridley and commanded by Captain John Prest Ridley. Significance