Name Cressy Tons burthen 720 Launched 1843 | Class and type barque Propulsion sail | |
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Builder Laing shipyard, River Wear, Sunderland | ||
The Cressy was one of the first four ships in 1850 to carry emigrants from England to the new colony of Canterbury in New Zealand. The Cressy was the last to arrive on 27 December. The other ships were Charlotte Jane, Sir George Seymour and Randolph.
The passengers aboard these four ships were referred to as the "Canterbury Pilgrims" of Christchurch. Their names are inscribed on a marble plaque in Cathedral Square in the centre of Christchurch.
Notable passengers
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