"The Romulus"

1862

Captain William Lord

Sailed from London arriving in New Zealand 1862

Passengers 

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Paper report

The ship signalled on Saturday afternoon, and which by many was supposed to be the 'Indian Empire' (now overdue), proved to be the 'Romulus', Captain Lord, of Bristol, from London. She left Gravesend on June 26th, and had concequently been 113 days on the voyage. She brings 121 passengers and a cargo of general merchandise. After working down the Channel experienced contrary head winds until July 12th. Crossed the Equator on August 10th, in 270 W. On September ? (removed by rip in newspaper) she passed the meridian of the Cape in 420 S. On Tuesday, 14th inst., made the Three King's, and came to anchor in the Waitemata on Saturday evening at 8 pm. The 'Romulus' experienced fine weather all the voyage out. Mr D Nathan is her agent. 

New Zealand Passenger Lists Romulus From Gravesend, London to Auckland Departed London, 26 June 1862; arrived Auckland, 17 October 1862

This list shows the passengers on the ship Romulus as it travelled from London to Auckland. The voyage began at Gravesend, London, on 26 June 1862 and ended in Auckland on 17 October 1862.

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Based on the available records, the ship you are referring to was a merchant vessel used for emigrant transport to New Zealand in the mid-19th century.

The Romulus was a ship from Bristol, England, commanded by Captain Lord. In 1861 and 1862, it was used to transport passengers and general merchandise from London to Auckland, New Zealand.

Specific details of its 1861–1862 voyage include:

• Departure: The ship left Gravesend on June 26, 1861.
• Arrival: It arrived in Auckland on October 17, 1862.
• Voyage Duration: The journey took 113 days.
• Passengers: The ship carried 121 passengers, consisting of 97 adults, 20 children (between ages 1 and 12), and 6 infants.
• Route Milestones: The vessel crossed the equator on August 10 and passed the meridian of the Cape on an unspecified date in September. It sighted the Three Kings islands on October 14 before anchoring in the Waitemata on the evening of October 17.

The voyage was reported in the Daily Southern Cross on October 20, 1862, which noted that the ship experienced head winds while working down the English Channel until July 12, but otherwise enjoyed fine weather throughout the trip.

Given that he was commanding the Romulus in the early 1860s, photographs of merchant captains from that era are relatively rare unless they were high-profile figures or the photos were preserved in private family collections.   ( MI-AI )