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Banffshire / Captain Smith and Eliza Forbes
« on: Thursday 07 August 08 16:39 BST (UK) »
I'm looking for information on a James Smith who sailed a vessel named 'Eliza Forbes'.
The vessel was built or registered in Portsoy in 1855 and owned, at least initially', by an Alexander Smith.
I'm told the vessel was a brigantine and sailed mainly from Portsoy to and from the Baltic between 1857 and 1870. Latterly I believe there were voyages from Newcastle.
The vessel name is also interesting as Eliza was the name of the wife of Sir John Forbes (1787-1861) so I'm curious about any possible Smith - Forbes connections. I also have another Smith ancestor with Forbes as a middle name.
Any help appreciated.
The vessel was built or registered in Portsoy in 1855 and owned, at least initially', by an Alexander Smith.
I'm told the vessel was a brigantine and sailed mainly from Portsoy to and from the Baltic between 1857 and 1870. Latterly I believe there were voyages from Newcastle.
The vessel name is also interesting as Eliza was the name of the wife of Sir John Forbes (1787-1861) so I'm curious about any possible Smith - Forbes connections. I also have another Smith ancestor with Forbes as a middle name.
Any help appreciated.