The James Craig

The James Craig


Sydney, Australia (AU)
The James Craig is a three-masted, iron-hulled barque restored and sailed by the Sydney Maritime Museum.

Built in 1874 in Sunderland, England, by Bartram, Haswell, & Co., she was originally named Clan Macleod. She was employed carrying cargo around the world, and rounded Cape Horn 23 times in 26 years. In 1900 she was acquired by Mr J J Craig, renamed James Craig in 1905, and began to operate between New Zealand and Australia until 1911.

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The James Craig is a three-masted, iron-hulled barque restored and sailed by the Sydney Maritime Museum.

Built in 1874 in Sunderland, England, by Bartram, Haswell, & Co., she was originally named Clan Macleod. She was employed carrying cargo around the world, and rounded Cape Horn 23 times in 26 years. In 1900 she was acquired by Mr J J Craig, renamed James Craig in 1905, and began to operate between New Zealand and Australia until 1911.

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Links: en.wikipedia.org
By: daggerwell

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