Features of this (3rd) edition: 32 more pages -- extended a further 6 years, plus more entries for years previously covered; Corrections and additions to previous entries; Improved arrangement of entries; More photos; Reference to known photos and other illustrations of vessels.
Although this book focuses on migrant ships to South Australia in particular its interest is much wider - many of the vessels called at other Australian ports, and the first part of the book is devoted to general aspects of migration. Introductory chapters deal with shipping of the era, how tonnage was calculated, the difference between the rigs of vessels, the voyage, the route to Australia (with a map of a typical voyage), entertainment and conditions on ships generally - preparations for the voyage, passenger accommodation, water, food, washing facilities, illness, death, childbirth, illumination, fire hazard, approaching Australia. Other chapters deal with the arrival in South Australia - the land of promise, Glenelg and Port Adelaide - both the Old Port and the New Port. The reference section includes:
- Details of every known ship arriving in South Australia from Britain and Europe 1836-1866, ie rig, tonnage, place and year of construction, measurements, master and name of the owners, voyage details and plus other information and some photos where available.
- Description of the type of ships A brief explanation of the different ship rigs and well executed line drawings of three of these (typical 3 mast ship, barque, brig), which may be used in family history publications (under the terms outlined).
- Reference list of groups, associations, public offices, which may be of assistance in researching family histories.
- Index of ships' captains
- Photos of some vessels
Contents:
Preface
Introduction
A Word About This Edition
The Land of Promise
Shipping of the Era
Emigrant Ships
The Voyage
At Sea
Entertainment
Arrival
Glenelg
Port Adelaide
The New Port
Lists of Ships Arriving in South Australia from Overseas to the End Of 1840
A brief Explanation or Description of Different Ship Rigs
Artists Impressions of Typical Ships
Some Observations from a Typical Diary of A Migrant of the 1840s
Agencies/Groups Which May be of Assistance to Family Researchers
Index of Captains
