Chapman | Norway Heritage

Ship Data

Type	Built	Burden	Dimensions	Line / Owner
Ship	1856 at Westervik	208 cl	136ft x 27ft x 16ft	G. C. Hansen , Tønsberg, Norway

The bark Chapman was built in Sweden 1856, at Fredell's shipyard. Her tonnage was 208 Norwegian Comercial lasts. She was 136 feet of length x 27ft. beam and 16 ft. depth. She was owned by J. C. Hansen in Tønsberg. In 1867 she departed from Christiania July 6 and arrived to Quebec July 25. She was mastered by Capt. L. M. Bjønnes. The agents were Blichfeldt, Knoph & Co. in Christiania. See announcement below.

Newspaper announcement concerning the Norwegian emigrant ship Chapman

Newspaper announcement from "Hamar Stiftstidende" June 7, 1867

"The emigrant ship Chapman, classified 1st class, copper hooded [hull], Capt Bjønnes, will depart from Christiania for Quebec with passengers, probably on June 20th, the fee is low, enrolling and information at Blichfeldt, Knoph & Co, authorized emigration agents, Prindsens gade no. 3, Christiania."

Picture of the Bark Chapman

Chronological History

Year	Event
1867	Captain L. M. Bjønness. Departed Christiania July 6. Arrived Quebec Aug. 25. List (139)

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bark Chapman

bark Chapman 1867

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Ship Chapman, G. C. Hansen

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