The Moy was a notable iron sailing ship built in 1885 by Russel & Company for the Nourse Line. She had a gross tonnage of 1,697 tons and measured 257.6 feet (78.5 meters) in length, with a breadth of 38.3 feet (11.7 meters) and a depth of 23.2 feet (7.1 meters). As an iron-hulled vessel, she was designed for durability and long-range voyages during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Primarily, the Moy served as a transportation vessel for Indian indentured laborers, a significant aspect of maritime history related to colonial labor systems. She was launched in May 1885 and quickly became involved in the movement of indentured workers to various colonies. Notably, in 1888, she repatriated 327 former indentured laborers from St. Lucia back to India, illustrating her role in the complex migration and labor patterns of the era. The ship’s service record includes a particularly tragic voyage to British Guiana, during which an exceptionally high death toll of 46 occurred, with many others requiring hospitalization in Georgetown. This incident led to disciplinary actions, including the withholding of the Surgeon Superintendent’s gratuity and the loss of pay for the captain and third officer, reflecting the severity of the event and the maritime authority's response. The Moy’s operational history ended somewhat abruptly when she was reported missing in February 1905 while returning to Liverpool from British Guiana. Her disappearance marked the conclusion of her service, leaving a legacy tied to the transportation of indentured laborers and the maritime history of the period.

This description has been generated using GPT-4.1-NANO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.