VESSELS FOR ENGLAND DIRECT.

New Zealand Gazette and Wellington Spectator, Volume IV, Issue 322, 7 February 1844, Page 3

VESSELS FOR ENGLAND DIRECT.

The following is a summary of the ships with their tonnage, which have departed from Port Nichelson for England, since the foundation of this settlement : —

It will be seen by the above list that out of the eight vessels which have been despatched to the Mother Country, six have taken their departure, on the sailing of the Indemnity, within twelve-months. We hold statistics always to he the surest sign of the progress of a place, and we think none could wish for a more flattering one than this. Considering that we have had to contend with difficulties of no ordinary kind, this statement will prove at once to the world, that. Wellington is in reality the most important town in New Zealand. The cargoes of the vessels have been principally oil and bone, though flax is now beginning to be exported in considerable quantities. Taking all things into account we reckon that upwards of twelve ships will be sent home direct during the forthcoming season, and we shall increase in an equal ratio year after. year, for the PhormiumTenax of these islands will force its way into the European markets, despite all obstacles, and will be exported from this place and other ports in our adopted country, to ah almost incredible amount.

Names. Brougham Bailey Clydeside Nelion Victoria Glenarm Tyrian Indemnity Tonnage. 227, 165 256 153 222 297 225 312 Date of departure. May 5, 1841. Nov. 27, 1842. April 27, 1843. Sept. 20, 1843. Oct. 13, 1843. Dec. 27, 1843. Feb. 4, 1844. Heady for sea.