Eliza Stewart (1833 ship) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids History
United Kingdom
Name	Eliza Stewart
Owner	J. & W. Stewart, Greenock
Builder	Robert Steele & Company, Greenock
Launched	1833
Fate	Last listed 1843; wrecked 1844; struck 1844
General characteristics
Tons burthen	423 or 424, or 428 (bm)
Notes	Three masts

The Eliza Stewart was a large sailing ship built in 1833. This ship traveled long distances across the oceans. She carried goods and people to places like Australia, China, and India. The Eliza Stewart was last recorded in 1843. Sadly, she was wrecked in early 1844.

The Ship's Journey Begins

The Eliza Stewart was first listed in the Register of Shipping in 1833. This was a book that kept track of ships. Her first captain was named Miller. The ship's owner was a company called Stewart. At first, the Eliza Stewart sailed between London and Bombay, India.

A Voyage to Australia

In 1841, the Eliza Stewart made a trip from London to Australia. Passengers on this voyage were very happy with their experience. They wrote a letter to The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper. In the letter, they thanked Captain Robert Millar. They said he was "polite, kind and gentlemanly." They also noted how well they were provided for on the ship. The passengers were grateful for their comfortable journey.

The Final Years

The Eliza Stewart was last seen in Lloyd's Register in 1843. This was another important record of ships. By then, her captain was McLeod. The Stewart company still owned her. Her home port was Glasgow, Scotland. She was still sailing between London and Bombay.

In early 1844, the Eliza Stewart got into trouble at sea. Two British Navy ships helped her. These were HMS Serpent and HMS Wolverine. They helped the Eliza Stewart and her cargo between January 29 and February 25, 1844. These navy ships later shared "salvage money." This is money paid for helping a ship and its cargo that are in danger. The Eliza Stewart was officially removed from ship lists in 1844 after her wreck.