Roehampton (1852 ship)
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| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | Roehampton |
| Namesake | Roehampton |
| Builder | Booth & Blacklock, Sunderland[1] |
| Launched | 5 May 1852[1] |
| Fate | Foundered 3 March 1859 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | |
| Sail plan | Barque |
Roehampton was built in Sunderland on 5 May 1852. She sailed to India and Australia, and carried immigrants to New Zealand. She foundered on 3 March 1859 while participating in the guano trade from Peru.
Roehampton was registered in Newcastle. She first appeared in Lloyd's Register (LR) in 1852.[2]
| Year | Master | Owner | Trade | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1852 | W.King | Beckwith & Co. | Sunderland–Calcutta | LR |
Adelaide: Roehampton sailed from Calcutta on 2 February 1853 and arrived at Adelaide on 2 April. She sailed from Adelaide for Calcutta on 11 May.
New Zealand: Roehampton, Candler, master, sailed from London on 5 November 1857, bound for New Zealand with 112 migrants. She arrived at Lyttelton on 7 March 1858 and Port Chalmers on 3 April. She sailed from Otago on 18 April, bound for Guam, in ballast.