The Georgiana was a maritime vessel built in British India around 1818 or 1819, with her first appearance in Lloyd’s Register recorded in 1821. She was primarily engaged in trade between the Far East and London, reflecting her role in regional commerce during the early 19th century. The ship’s specifications are not detailed in the provided content, but she was significant enough to undertake a voyage under charter to the British East India Company (EIC), indicating her capacity and reliability for long-distance trade. Her notable service includes a single EIC voyage from 1832 to 1833. Chartered by the EIC at a rate of £9 9s 6d per ton, Georgiana departed Portsmouth on September 3, 1832, under Captain Walter Young. She arrived in Calcutta on January 23, 1833, and on her return journey, she stopped at Saugor on March 16, reached St. Helena on June 23, and arrived back at Gravesend on September 4, 1833. This voyage underscores her role in facilitating imperial trade. In addition to trade, Georgiana was involved in transporting immigrants, notably to Australia. In 1839-1840, under Captain George Stephenson, she left Leith with 70 passengers and cargo, arriving in Adelaide on August 28, 1839, before proceeding to Port Jackson, arriving in October 1839. Her second notable immigrant voyage occurred in 1840-1841, under Captain Stephenson again, with Dr. Richard Bowker serving as surgeon-superintendent. This voyage was marred by an outbreak of scarlet fever, resulting in over a dozen deaths, mainly infants, and some discord between passengers and crew. The vessel was quarantined upon arrival at Port Phillip, where she disembarked approximately 212 immigrants, mostly bounty immigrants who found employment quickly. The voyage prompted an inquiry into Captain Stephenson’s conduct, with the superintendent Charles La Trobe noting that the captain’s harshness was perhaps excessive but intended to maintain order and cleanliness. The Georgiana’s service record reflects her importance in mid-19th-century maritime commerce and migration, with her last listing recorded in Lloyd’s Register in 1844, under the ownership of Thom and trade route Liverpool–Port Philip. Her history highlights her as a vessel involved in regional trade, imperial enterprise, and migration efforts during her active years.

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