The bark Salvator was built at Porsgrund by Jac. Møller in 1839. She had a burden of 157½ Norwegian Commercial lasts. Master was John G. Gasman, which did get an important influence on the emigration from Norway, through his brother, who was in the committee which worked on the Norwegian passenger act.
In 1843 the Salvator departed from Porsgrunn on May 13th, and arrived at New York on July 13th. She was carrying 149 passengers, and was mastered by Capt. Gasman. In 1844 she departed from Porsgrunn Apr. 20th, and arrived at New York July 5th. She was carrying 150 passengers. In 1845 she departed from Porsgrunn Apr. 8th, and arrived at New York July 15th. She was carrying 111 steerage passengers and a load of iron. On the way she called at Portsmouth, England. On July 9th, experienced a sever gale, causing the crew to heave overboard some iron.
From the newspaper "Skiensposten Oct. 17, 1843
This announcement states that the Salvator crossed to New York from Porsgrund using 46 days, and that it would make the same crossing the year ahead. "The ship is said to be solid and good, and all of the passengers on the 1843 crossing had been very satisfied with the conditions aboard. The cargo on the next crossing will be iron. Special cabin arrangements will be made upon request for families".
