Fortitude (1842 ship)

Fortitude was a barque launched at Scarborough in 1842. In the 1840s she brought free settlers to the colonies of South Australia and Queensland. Thereafter she sailed to India and China, and made one more voyage carrying female immigrants to Port Phillip. She was wrecked circa 1866.

For other ships with the same name, see Fortitude (ship).

The Fortitude
History
United Kingdom
NameFortitude
BuilderTindall, Scarborough
Launched1842
FateWrecked circa 1866
General characteristics
Class and typeBarque
Tons burthen
  • Old Act: 519 (bm)
  • New Act (post 1836): 608, 640, or 750 (bm)
Length127 ft 5 in (38.8 m)
Beam27 ft 0 in (8.2 m)
Depth20 ft 7 in (6.3 m)
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