Howrah (ship) facts for kids
The Howrah was a large sailing ship made of iron. It weighed about 1,098 tons and was built in Sunderland, England, in 1864 by Pile, Spence and Company. This ship traveled all over the world.
Quick facts for kids History |
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| Name | Howrah |
| Owner | Tyser & Haviside |
| Builder | Pile, Spence and Company, Sunderland |
| Launched | 4 June 1864 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Iron-hulled sailing ship |
| Tons burthen | 1,098 tons |
Journeys Across the Seas
The Howrah made many long trips. On June 26, 1884, it arrived in Fiji carrying 575 passengers.
The ship was also used for three journeys from England to New Zealand. One of these trips took 96 days. The weather was very rough during this voyage, and sadly, ten passengers died.
Carrying Workers to New Lands
The Howrah also played a role in history by carrying "indentured labourers." These were people, often from India, who agreed to work for a set time in a new country. They did this to pay for their journey and to find new opportunities.
The ship traveled to the West Indies with these workers.
- It arrived in British Guiana on February 13, 1869.
- On March 3, 1873, it reached Trinidad with 449 workers. Sadly, 13 people died during that trip.
- The Howrah also arrived in Suriname on April 8, 1874, carrying more Indian indentured labourers.
Learn More
- Indian indenture ships to Fiji
- Indian indenture system
