Ship Clarissa
Started by Christine Pearce · 2003-07-08
Christine Pearce · 2003-07-08#1
My forefathers sailed on the Clarissa from Gothenburg to New York in 1842, and settled in Muskego, Wisconsin. Does anyone have any information or pictures on the ship?
If interested, I found this old newspaper article on the web:
The "Clarissa," captained by James Lunt, sailed into New York harbor, August 15, having left 54 days before from Gothenburg. The ship carried 96 passengers, including 82 Norwegians, in addition to some iron intended for Boorman, Johnston and Company. The captain reported having sighted a large number of icebergs on the passage. (New York Herald, August 13, 1842.
Look forward to hearing from anyone with further info.