Comet (1826 ship)
Comet was launched in New Brunswick in 1826. She was wrecked on 6 May 1829 in the Torres Strait, north of present-day Queensland, Australia. Her crew survived.
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1827 | J.Morrison J.Fraser |
Muir & Co. | Greenock–New Brunswick | LR |
| 1829 | J.Fraser | Muir & Co. | Greenock–Van Diemen's Land | LR |
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Owner | Muir & Co. |
| Builder | Portland, New Brunswick |
| Launched | 1826 |
| Fate | Wrecked 6 May 1829 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 309, or 314 (bm) |
Loss: Comet sailed from Sydney on 12 April 1829, bound for Batavia. She reached the Torres Straits on 5 May, and the next day wrecked on Boot Reef (10.2°S 144.6°E). The crew survived on her quarter deck for three days before they were able to launch her boats. They then sailed to Murray Island, where they found Fairfield, of Aberdeen, Both, master, which rescued them.
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