Pioneer Ships to arrive in South Australia 1836
The barque Duke of York - 1st pioneer ship to arrive
| Ship type | 3 masted barque |
|---|---|
| Built | in Bideford in 1817 as a 2 masted brig |
| Dimensions | 81' long, beam 23' |
| Burthen tonnage | 190 tons |
| Bought by | The South Australian Company who stepped another mast turning her into a barque |
| Commanded by | Captain Robert Clarke Morgan |
| Cargo | Passengers and whaling stores |
| Souls on board | 47 - 20 passengers, employees of The South Australian Co, including Samuel Stephens the first Manager of the Company - 27 crew Six female passengers were listed (at least 3 of these were children, defined as under the age of 14 years) |
| Departed | London 24th February 1836 Twice forced back for repairs and bad weather Finally got away April 17th |
| Arrived | Nepean Bay, Kangaroo Island 27th July - 154 days. The first pioneer ship to arrive in SA. |
| Significant events | The honour of being the first South Australian to set foot on land was given to baby Elizabeth Beare. Tragically she was burnt to death 3 years later. |
| Fate | Wrecked to the northward of Moreton Bay September 1837 |