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The Waikato. Fifty Years of Sail in the New Zealand Trade, 1850 to 1900

White Wings Vol I.

Fifty Years of Sail in the New Zealand Trade, 1850 to 1900

The Waikato, a well-found ship of 1021 tons, flying the New Zealand Shipping Co.'s flag, was a real clipper, and completed many fast voyages out and home. Of twelve passages outwards only three exceeded 100 days.

In 1878 Captain Worster reported leaving Plymouth with 298 immigrants and nine saloon passengers on October 21, and passed the Lizard the same day, with the Lactura in company.

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