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Magnet

In 1837, John Jones sent Magnet to Foveaux Strait under Captain Winkworth, to work in place of Sydney Packet. While in Foveaux Strait Magnet spoke Lynx and Lunar. 

On 09 December 1837, Magnet had been back in Sydney but was now bound for New Zealand again. She had on board Thomas Jones, Hughes, Tommy Chaseland, J Loance, J Hoare, and their wives. 

In March 1840, Magnet arrived at Otago Harbour with settlers for John Jones farm at Waikouaiti. Also on board were several Maori chiefs, among them Tuhawaiki.
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