old family letter from 1849

[Kiltaglassan]

According to the letter and the translation (reply #14), it was Dunmore Bay.

The transcription (not translation!) in reply #13 says Drumore.

But that is beside the point. Neither Drumore nor Dunmore make much sense - especially the latter.

But Dunree would.

Did you read the transcription in reply #14?
Have you looked at the letter closely?

[Wexflyer]

Did you read the transcription in reply #14?
Have you looked at the letter closely?

Yes I have actually. Thanks for your concern.

[Zefiro]

In the transcription I posted (Reply #13), I wrote Drumore Bay, because that's what I read in the letter.
Whether this refers to Drummore Bay, Dunree or another place is something worth investigating, but it won't be me. I'll stick to making transcriptions

If you think I misread this place, please feel free to post your suggestion of what John Wilson wrote.

[Wayne N]

Drumore Bay seems likely, whether they were in bay for shelter until fine weather allowed them to set sail directly into the North Atlantic, or whether the shipping route included Liverpool port before heading out. Even the captain's death at the beginning of the voyage may have required the ship to port at Drumore.

[Wexflyer]

Drumore Bay seems likely, whether they were in bay for shelter until fine weather allowed them to set sail directly into the North Atlantic, or whether the shipping route included Liverpool port before

The ship sailed from Derry to North America. That Drumore is the opposite direction.

[bbart]

Took forever to find the passenger list, but it led to this snippet, which you might want to keep with your letter!

Earlier ads for the bark Creole show "Clark" as Captain James Clarke.

No need to subscribe to view:
https://www.newspapers.com/article/public-ledger-bark-creole/162845782/

[Wayne N]

The arrival passenger list of the Barque Creole into Philadelphia dated August 18, 1849.

Has John Wilson as 24 yrs and Mrs Wilson as 22.

It appears Dall replaced Clark as captain

https://www.immigrantships.net/v12/1800v12/creole18490818.html

[Calleva]

Just found some information about the Barque ‘Creole’.

https://www.immigrantships.net/1800/creole18500718.html

[Calleva]

Sorry Wayneort, just realised I sent a link to a different part of the same source you found.