Harlequin
n February 1830, Captain Scott left Sydney for New Zealand for a trading voyage on Harlequin. On board he had a cargo of muskets, gun powder, rum, tobacco, and pipes. Trading with New Zealand Maori was fraught with danger and difficulties, so Captain Scott had enlisted the help of an interpreter, John Cowel, the son of a Sydney ropemaker. Cowel's interpreting skills drew praise from the trading community in Sydney. In March Harlequin returned to Sydney with a cargo of flax and potatoes.
Allan Monteith was the next captain of Harlequin when she set sail for New Zealand from Hobart Town in June 1830. Monteith had previous experience in New Zealand waters as the second mate on Elizabeth and Mary. Harlequin stayed in New Zealand until 22 July, when she returned to Sydney, arriving on 09 August 1830.
In two months, Harlequin was ready to go again, and still under command of Captain Monteith, she set sail for New Zealand on 18 October.
Allan Monteith was the next captain of Harlequin when she set sail for New Zealand from Hobart Town in June 1830. Monteith had previous experience in New Zealand waters as the second mate on Elizabeth and Mary. Harlequin stayed in New Zealand until 22 July, when she returned to Sydney, arriving on 09 August 1830.
In two months, Harlequin was ready to go again, and still under command of Captain Monteith, she set sail for New Zealand on 18 October.