Brig Favoriten, J. A. Køhler & Co.

In 1849 the brig Favoriten departed from Stavanger on May 16th and arrived at New York June 28th. She was mastered by Capt. Westergaard. She was carrying 191 passengers when she arrived at New York. In 1850 the brig Favoriten left Stavanger on May 16th, just behind the schooner Rogaland which was also sailing with passengers for new York. The Favoriten had 163 steerage passengers and 19 children under 1 year. She was also carrying 43 cabin passengers and 5 children under 1 year. 9 of the families came from Stavanger, all of them craftsmen. Most of the passenger's were from Ryfylke, especially from Hjelmeland, and many from Karmøy, Hardanger and Egersund. There was no one from Jæren. On July 9th, the Favoriten was inspected by the New York customs and was probably fined for bringing 15 passengers more then they were allowed to, according to the 1819 passenger act. The total value of her cargo was 6000$. There is no information of her calling at Newcastle. On July 15th she departed New York for her return voyage to Stavanger. Nov. 5th, 1850 a Norwegian ship by the name of Favoriten showed up in New York again, this time from Newcastle with 35 passengers. (After 42 days at sea).