Newspaper advertisement from Bergens Adressecontoirs Efterretninger, 15. Feb., 1867
The Claus Heftye was built in 1848 at Bath in Maine, USA by George F. Patten, and named George F. Patten. In 1864 she was bought by Chr. Castberg, and later sold to Fredrik Host of Sandefjord. Sold again in 1873 to GB/USA. Captain from 1864 to 1872 was J. Chr. Andersen jr. Her dimensions were: Length 152,2 feet x beam 33,6 feet and depth 16,9 feet. Material: Wood, Tonnage: 436 Norwegian Commercial lasts. In 1867 the Claus Heftye departed from Bergen Apr. 23, and arrived at Quebec May 28. The next year, in 1868, she departed from Bergen Apr. 23, and arrived at Quebec June 14.
The full-rigged shipClaus Heftye was built in 1848 at Bath, Maine, USA, by George F. Patten, originally under the name George F. Patten. In 1864, she was purchased by Chr. Castberg and later sold to Fredrik Høst of Sandefjord, Norway. The vessel was commanded by Captain J. Chr. Andersen Jr. from 1864 to 1872.
The Claus Heftye was a wooden vessel measuring 152.2 feet in length, 33.6 feet in beam, and 16.9 feet in depth, with a registered tonnage of approximately 436 Norwegian commercial lasts.
A contemporary newspaper advertisement announced that the Claus Heftye, under the command of Captain J. Andersen, was scheduled to depart from Bergen for Quebec in mid-April. The vessel was described as a fast-sailing, metal-sheathed ship of 434 Norwegian commercial lasts, particularly well suited for carrying emigrants. Her steerage deck (tweendeck) was said to be solidly constructed, with a ceiling height of 7¾ feet, providing unusually spacious and comfortable accommodation for passengers.
Bookings and further information were available from Joach. Hansen, whose office was located at the fourth house beyond Nykirken (the New Church) in Bergen.
In 1867, the Claus Heftye departed Bergen on 23 April and arrived at Quebec on 28 May, completing the crossing in 35 days.
The following year, she again departed Bergen on 23 April, arriving at Quebec on 14 June 1868, after a voyage of 52 days.
In 1873, the vessel was sold to British or American interests.
Captain Jonas Christian Andersen jr.. Departed Bergen Apr. 23. Arrived Quebec May 28.
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Captain Jonas Christian Andersen jr.. Departed Bergen Apr. 23. Arrived Quebec June 14.
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