.jpg) Extract of theAbbey (1853)Lloyd's Register of British and Foreign Shipping 1854 journal entry | |
| History | |
|---|---|
 New South Wales | |
| Name | Abbey |
| Owner | John Phillips |
| Port of registry | Sydney |
| Builder | Unknown,Newcastle, County Down |
| Completed | 1853 |
| Identification |
|
| Fate | Ran aground on 15 February 1868 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Woodenbrigantine |
| Tonnage | |
| Length | 22.6 m |
| Beam | 5.7 m |
| Draught | 3.3 m |
TheAbbey was a woodenbrigantine that was wrecked atCrowdy Head,New South Wales in 1868.
TheAbbey was built atNewcastle, Ireland, in 1854. During the period 1858–1866, she was engaged mainly in the trade betweenCircular Head,Tasmania, andHobsons Bay,Melbourne, carrying a cargo of general produce and items such as candles and soap.[1][2] The ship's captain, James Crocket, made this journey at least five times between 5 July 1859 and the 7 May 1862.[1][2][3][4][5]
Towards the end of Captain James Crocket's tenure, theAbbey was being used in runs betweenBrisbane and ports such asNewcastle, New South Wales,[6] theClarence River andPort Frederick.[7]
On 27 June 1866, theAbbey was rammed by a cutter while at rest in theBrisbane River.[8] A few months later, on 6 September, she was sold at a public auction in Melbourne, having had a "thorough overhaul".[9]
In October 1866 the vessel sailed toDunedin, New Zealand, under the command of T. W. Harrison.[10] In 1867 the vessel made runs from Newcastle to Melbourne stopping on the return voyages at Sydney.[11][12]
On 14 February 1868, theAbbey left Sydney for Newcastle. The following day, she ran aground three miles north ofCrowdy Head, in a gale which claimed several other ships. She was insured for £800.[13] The wreck was then sold by Messrs Bradley, Newton, and Lamb for the sum of £35.[14]