Childe Harold

The ship Childe Harold appeared to be prone to difficulty. On 28 Dec 1852, it was reported in the Liverpool Mercury that "The ship Childe Harold, from this port to New Orleans, was passed on Saturday morning about 20 miles from the N.W. lightship. She had lost maintopmast, foretopgallantmast, and all her sails were blown to ribbons. The vessel that spoke her, a Belfast steamer, having ascertained that she was not seriously damaged or in want of assistance, proceeded on her way to this port." On 3rd January 1853 it was reported as under tow back to Liverpool after flying a distress signal, abandoning its journey to Mobile. Again, after the 1853 voyage, Childe Harold arrived at Deal from Sydney on 21 November. A report dated 22 Nov 1853: "DEAL. The Childe Harold is on shore on the North Sandhead. Several boats have gone to her assistance." and on the same page a further report "Ramsgate: 22 November 4.10pm The Childe Harold is now off and proceeding for the river, with much damage, and making a considerable quantity of water."

Sailed from Liverpool, England on the 11 March 1853, arriving at Geelong, Victoria, Australia in  June. 1853
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1853 Passenger List