Artemisia (ship)
The Artemisia was the first immigrant ship to arrive in Moreton Bay bringing the first assisted free settlers from England. She was a barquentine of 492 tons (558 tonnes) built at Sunderland in 1847 and owned by A. Ridley. Under her master, Captain John Prest Ridley, the Artemisia arrived in Moreton Bay in December 1848.: 181
Artemisia from illustration by Frederick Smyth in the Illustrated London News, 12 August 1848 | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Artemisia |
| Owner | A. Ridley |
| Builder | Sunderland |
| Launched | 1847 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 492 (558 tonnes) |
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