Governor Bourke
In 1837, while working off New Zealand’s southern coast, Governor Bourke had a close call when she went ashore but her crew managed to relaunch her after which she sailed to Otago for repairs and to load oil bound for Sydney.
When Lynx was lost at New River, her survivors were sent to Stewart Island where they stayed until Governor Bourke arrived and took them back to Sydney.
The following year Governor Bourke was recorded as being amongst the many ships that called for hospitality and shelter at Bluff Harbour.
When Lynx was lost at New River, her survivors were sent to Stewart Island where they stayed until Governor Bourke arrived and took them back to Sydney.
The following year Governor Bourke was recorded as being amongst the many ships that called for hospitality and shelter at Bluff Harbour.