Duke of Roxburgh (ship)
Duke of Roxburgh was launched in 1828 at Newcastle upon Tyne. Initially she traded with India, but later she often sailed between Great Britain and her Australasian colonies carrying emigrants. She was wrecked in 1864.
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | Duke of Roxburgh |
| Builder | T. & W. Smith, St Peter's, Newcastle upon Tyne, for Green and Wigram |
| Launched | 3 June 1828 |
| Fate | Wrecked 1864 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Barque |
| Tons burthen | 417, or 4177⁄94 (bm) |
| Length | 113 ft 8 in (34.6 m) |
| Beam | 28 ft 10 in (8.8 m) |
| Propulsion | Sail |
| Crew | 24 |
| Notes | Yellow metal sheathing (1839) |
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