EAGLE SPEED 1864
Eagle Speed
Ship: 1237 tons
Captain: Brisden
Surgeon Superintendent: Dr F Robinson
Sailed London June12th 1864 - arrived Auckland October 16th 1864

The fine ship Eagle Speed made her anchorage in the harbor yesterday morning 16th
October 1864, after a protracted voyage of 125days from London. She left Gravesend on
the 12th June, and after a succession of adverse winds down the channel, took her
final departure from near Mounte's Bay Cornwell on the 22nd June. Light Variable
winds were experienced until crossing the equator, on the 1st August.
During the 19 days the ship was detained by these winds, between Cape de Verde
Islands and the equator, it was discovered that the main piece of the rudder was
sprung, and that the tiller made nearly double the angle with the ships keel of that
of the tall piece. This unfortunate circumstance considerably impeded the progress of
the ship during the remainder of the voyage, as it was found necessary, in order to
steer the ship at all, to carry much less sail than she otherwise would have done.
From the equator to the Cape of Good Hope the usual trade winds and southerly weather
was experienced. The Island of Tristan D'Aounha was made on the 25th August, and the
Meridian of the Cape on the 1st September. From this point to the S.W cape of
Tasmania the ship had, for most part, steady breeze and fair weather. It was however
found impossible to bring out the sailing capabilities of this fine vessel, in
consequence of the damage done to the rudder, even under an ordinary pressure of sail
no canvas could be kept on the mizzen mast. Immedediately upon the discovery of the
disabled condition of the rudder, the necessary precautions were at once taken, and a
spare tiller was forged on board.
The New Zealand coast was sighted on the 13th October, and the North Cape rounded the
following day, Cape Brett being passed on Saturday. Moderate winds from the N.R have
prevailed on the coast.
The above report will account for the protracted and tedious passage of this vessel.
Before leaving Auckland a new rudder will be shipped, and we have no doubt the fine
qualities of this clipper ship will be brought out on her return trip.
The Eagle Speed is in command of Captain Brinsden, who it will be remembered, came
last year in command of the "William Miles". Captain Brinsden, has on this occasion,
won the esteem of the passengers, who speak of him in the highest terms, and the neat
and cleanly appearance of the ship upon entering the harbor is commendable.
The total number of passengers aboard is 101, a large number of whom are the Church
of England Settlement, and have received free passage.
Dr. Fredrick John Robinson, F.B.C.S. England, is the medical officer and
superintendent in charge. There have been no deaths and only one birth during the
voyage.
The Eagle Speed is one of the largest vessels that have entered our harbor, her
register being 1237 tons. She has on board over 1500 tons of merchandise. Her
handsome saloon is particularly worthy of notice. It is fitted up with the latest
improvements and has every possible convenience for the comfort of passengers.
Listed below in Thomas Dufty and wife Hannah Maria Lewis with son Samuel Dufty, note
the surname is spelt Doughty.

Thomas DOUGHTY Miner
Hannah and Samual DOUGHTY

Another Family of Duffety

The family of Thomas Duffety born 1830 son of Joseph Duffety born 1807 and Ann
Balwin, recorded as Duffty.
Travelled with wife Louisa Craddock and daughter Elizabeth Duffety.

QUEEN OF MERSEY
1227 ton vessel
Built in 1860

London? (3rd Jul 1862) to Lyttelton (20th Oct 1862)
Under Captain Aitkin.

DUFFTY THOMAS 31 FARM LABOURER
DUFFTY LOUISA 28
DUFFTY ELIZABETH 2

The Queen of the Mersey, another American-built ship of 1227 tons, was built in 1860
for Mr. H. Melvain, of Newcastle. In 1862 she was chartered for two voyages to New
Zealand. On July 3 she sailed from London for Lyttelton with 349 Government
immigrants under Captain Aitkin, and arrived on October 19, 1862, making the passage
in 108 days. Ten deaths occurred, mostly children, from measles, During the passage a
serious mutiny took place among a portion of the crew. The cause of the offence was
the old story, "grog," some of the crew having contrived to broach cargo and get at
the spirits. After the men had been placed in irons Captain Aitkin was violently
assaulted and struck by one of the sailors with the handcuffs, by which he was
seriously hurt. On arrival of the ship at Lyttelton five of the men were brought up
at the Police Court and sentenced to a term of imprisonment
After arriving in Lyttelton, New Zealand sons Samuel and William were born.

Thomas died in 1921 Parawai, Thames, New Zealand.
Lousia died in 1914 Thames, New Zealand.

Shane Duffety.

http://www.forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?id=20841

My Name is Steven Scott. I am desceded from Thomas Dufty as well, through his daughter Louisa Dufty. There is a family tree at this address http://duffety1798.tribalpages.com/ There are some of the descendants shown in the family tree, as well as more ancestors. You can also add descendants, but you will need to click request invitation to do so. Was it Thomas Dufty you were referring to who died from a fit in 1872? I have a newspaper article regarding this, but have not been able to identify who it is.

We touched on this line in a prior thread ( just a touch no more :-) )

http://www.forum.forest-of-dean.net/index.php?id=20841

<><><><> is this the family ?

1861 Pillowell
Thomas Dufty abt 1831 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Head West Dean, Gloucestershire
Louisa Dufty abt 1834 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Wife West Dean, Gloucestershire
Elizabeth Frances Dufty abt 1860 West Dean, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean, Gloucestershire

Possible marriage
Name: Louisa Craddock
Name: Thomas Duffty
Year of Registration: 1852
Quarter of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep
District: Monmouth (1837-1939)
County: Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Monmouthshire
Volume: 11a
Page: 45

1851
William Craddock abt 1788 Wollaston, Gloucestershire, England Head West Dean, Gloucestershire
Maria Craddock abt 1804 Surrsway, Monmouthshire, Wales Wife West Dean, Gloucestershire
William Craddock abt 1826 Whitecroft, Gloucestershire, England Son West Dean, Gloucestershire
Louisa Craddock abt 1834 Whitecroft, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean, Gloucestershire
Julia Craddock abt 1840 Whitecroft, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean, Gloucestershire
Sarah Craddock abt 1845 Whitecroft, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean, Gloucestershire
Charlotte Craddock abt 1848 Whitecroft, Gloucestershire, England Daughter West Dean, Gloucestershire
Thomas Duffely abt 1831 Whitecroft, Gloucestershire, England Lodger West Dean, Gloucestershire
George Howell abt 1820 Bream, Gloucestershire, England Lodger West Dean, Gloucestershire

1841 Whitecroft
Ann Diffty abt 1811 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest, Gloucestershire
Joseph Diffty abt 1811 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest, Gloucestershire
Thomas Diffty abt 1831 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest, Gloucestershire
Richard Diffty abt 1833 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest, Gloucestershire
Edmond Diffty abt 1836 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest, Gloucestershire
Joseph Diffty abt 1838 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest, Gloucestershire
Martha Diffty abt 1840 Gloucestershire, England Dean Forest, Gloucestershire

Year: 1830
Month: Dec
Day: 26
Parents_Surname: DUFFY
Child_Forenames: Thomas
Fathers_Forenames: Joseph
Mothers_Forenames: Ann
Mothers_Surname:
Residence: Whitecroft
Occupation: Coal Miner
Officiating_Minister: H[enr]y Poole Minister
Event: Baptism
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference: P245 IN 1/9
Page_Number: 62
Parish_Chapel: Parkend

ANY INFORMATION GREATLY APRRECIATED Regard cal