Fortitude (ship)
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Fortitude was a sailing ship
. In 1848-9, she carried free immigrants to Brisbane, Australia.
Captained by John Christmas, she departed Gravesend
on 14 September 1848, arriving Moreton Bay
on 21 January 1849. Fortitude Valley is named in her honor.
She is recorded as being 608 tons, 640 tons, or 750 tons burthen.
Ship
Since the end of the age of sail a ship has been any large buoyant marine vessel. Ships are generally distinguished from boats based on size and cargo or passenger capacity. Ships are used on lakes, seas, and rivers for a variety of activities, such as the transport of people or goods, fishing,...
. In 1848-9, she carried free immigrants to Brisbane, Australia.
Captained by John Christmas, she departed Gravesend
Gravesend, Kent
Gravesend is a town in northwest Kent, England, on the south bank of the Thames, opposite Tilbury in Essex. It is the administrative town of the Borough of Gravesham and, because of its geographical position, has always had an important role to play in the history and communications of this part of...
on 14 September 1848, arriving Moreton Bay
Moreton Bay
Moreton Bay is a bay on the eastern coast of Australia 45 km from Brisbane, Queensland. It is one of Queensland's most important coastal resources...
on 21 January 1849. Fortitude Valley is named in her honor.
She is recorded as being 608 tons, 640 tons, or 750 tons burthen.