Ship Chapman, G. C. Hansen

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."


Chronological History

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

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