Departure - Wednesday, 9th September 1829
George Johnson's first entry in his journal is a follows:
"Wednesday noon September 9, 1829 Left the Port of Hull in the midst of a shower of rain and were cheered by a large concourse of spectators; were towed to Grimsby with a steam Tug accompanied by some of our Relatives and Friends and the good wishes and prayers of those we had left behind."
" All Parties in as good Spirits as circumstances would permit.
Amused ourselves on the way with singing and Music when nearly opposite Grimsby as many as could assembled ourselves in the Cabin for the purpose of prayer.
Our friends solemnly and affectionately committed to the care of an All wise Providence."
"Wednesday noon September 9, 1829 Left the Port of Hull in the midst of a shower of rain and were cheered by a large concourse of spectators; were towed to Grimsby with a steam Tug accompanied by some of our Relatives and Friends and the good wishes and prayers of those we had left behind."
" All Parties in as good Spirits as circumstances would permit.
Amused ourselves on the way with singing and Music when nearly opposite Grimsby as many as could assembled ourselves in the Cabin for the purpose of prayer.
Our friends solemnly and affectionately committed to the care of an All wise Providence."
It is 40Km from the River Hull to the North Sea.
"At 6 P.M. Parted with our friends and the Steamer all seemed to feel acutely the separation; watched the Steamer till out of sight and then endeavoured to compose ourselves as comfortably as possible in our new and floating habitation.
Established family prayer in the evening both in the Cabin and Steerage without any opposition, all Parties being more agreeable than could be expected."
Established family prayer in the evening both in the Cabin and Steerage without any opposition, all Parties being more agreeable than could be expected."
"Our vessel got underway amongst an immense concourse of spectators and sailed down the Humber from Hull. Three cheers were exchanged from the vessel and the quay. The rain fell in torrents." Dr. Brownell. |
A local newspaper writes: "A steamer had been engaged to bring back a number of friends who wished to accompany the emigrants as far as Spurn Point; and as the wind happened to fail immediately the Tranby got under way, the tug was attached to and towed that vessel to the mouth of the Humber— being, we believe, the first ever taken down by that method. The final parting took place opposite Spurn, about seven o'clock in the evening, and was extremely affecting - parents and children, brothers and sisters, friends and relatives separating, in all probability, to meet no more in this world."
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The Tranby proceeded on her voyage, and is to touch at the Cape, where a number of Merino sheep, and other stock, will be taken in.
"The Bible, Tract, and Sunday School Societies have made considerable grants of books for the use of the settlement,— and the Society of Friends have also contributed a liberal supply of publications, to be applied to the instruction of the rising generation in the new colony.
We understand it is in contemplation to lay on another vessel for the Swan River Settlement, and we are also informed that a number of respectable farmers of the East-Riding of Yorkshire, and Lincolnshire, are preparing to take their departure for the same quarter next spring, should the accounts transmitted by settlers prove sufficiently favourable to confirm them in their intentions."
"The Bible, Tract, and Sunday School Societies have made considerable grants of books for the use of the settlement,— and the Society of Friends have also contributed a liberal supply of publications, to be applied to the instruction of the rising generation in the new colony.
We understand it is in contemplation to lay on another vessel for the Swan River Settlement, and we are also informed that a number of respectable farmers of the East-Riding of Yorkshire, and Lincolnshire, are preparing to take their departure for the same quarter next spring, should the accounts transmitted by settlers prove sufficiently favourable to confirm them in their intentions."
The article above includes an account of the ship Tranby's departure from Hull for the Swan River Settlement
is from the 'Hull Advertiser and Exchange Gazette,' of Friday, September 11, 1829.
is from the 'Hull Advertiser and Exchange Gazette,' of Friday, September 11, 1829.
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