Seeking information about the fate of bark Zephyr

Started by Jenhembre · 2026-01-25
Jenhembre · 2026-01-25#1
Hello, I’m researching the Norwegian bark Zephyr and hoping someone might have information about what happened to this vessel. What I know from this website: • Vessel: Bark Zephyr • Tonnage: 183 commerciælæster (kl) • Owner/Operator: M. Thorsen, Christiania • Captain: J. Mathiesen Known voyages: • 1853: Departed Christiania April 3, arrived New York June 7 (passenger list exists) • 1854: Departed Christiania May 27, arrived Quebec August 11 (Captain J. Mathiesen, no passenger list found) My questions: *I can only find records of these two emigrant sailings (1853 and 1854). Does anyone know what happened to the Zephyr after 1854? Possibilities I’m considering: Was the vessel sold to another owner and possibly renamed? Was it lost at sea? Was it converted to a different trade route (cargo only, coastal trade, etc.)? Was it scrapped or abandoned? I’m particularly interested in whether the ship might have been renamed if sold, as this could explain why I cannot trace it beyond 1854. Any information from Norwegian maritime records, ship registration documents, newspaper archives, or other sources would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for any assistance, Jennifer Hembre

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