Star of Greece

An iron full-rigged ship built in 1868 by Harland & Wolff, Belfast, as Yard No. 57. Dimensions 69,24×10,68×6,77 meters [227'0"×35'0"×22'2"] and 1289 GRT, 1227 NRT and 1193 tons under deck.

1868 September 19
Launched at the shipyard of Harland & Wolff, Belfast, for J.P. Corry & Co., Belfast. Assigned the official British Reg. No. 60313 and signal HJMW. Employed in the Indian jute trade.
18__-1877
In command of Captain W.J.M. Shaw.
1870
Sailed from Calcutta to London in 89 days.
1872
Sailed from London to Calcutta in 83 days.
1874
Sailed from Calcutta to London in 89 days.
1875
Sailed from London to Calcutta in 81 days.
1876
Sailed from London to Calcutta in 80 days.
1876/77
Sailed from Calcutta to London in 83 days.
1877
In command of Captain William Clegg.
1877
Sailed from London to Calcutta in 79 days.
1883
Sailed from Calcutta to London in 148 days.
1888
In command of Captain Harrower.
1888
Sailed from London to Adelaide in 86 days.
1888 July 13
Wrecked at Pt Willunga in a strong gale after having left Adelaide the previous day.

Updated 2003-02-11 by Lars Bruzelius

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