RICHARDSON, DUCK & COMPANY, THORNABY
| Name | TASMANIAN MAID |
| Type | Paddle Steamer, iron hull |
| Yard Number | 9 |
| Launched | 28/02/1856 |
| Completed | 1856 |
| Off. Number | 15683 |
| Engine builder | Burnett & Thompson, Stockton-on-Tees |
| Engine type | Steam, paddle, 96hp |
| GRT | 84 |
| Length (feet) | 108 |
| Beam (feet) | 15 |
| First owner | F. A. Ducroz (Dalgety & Co.), London - entered service in New Zealand |
| History | c. 1862 H.M.S. SANDFLY, New Zealand Colonial Government (served in wars against the Maoris) |
| c. 1865 reverted to civilian use as TASMANIAN MAID | |
| Fate | 16/01/1868 wrecked off New Plymouth, New Zealand |
More details of her eventful life and her current wreck state can be found on TASMANIAN MAID
Use browser to return to this builder's yardlist
Return to all builders main index