GOVERNOR
147 ton Whaling ship 
Built in 18-- by   for    


Sydney to Bluff (26 Jun 1855)
Under Captain Burns

Unknown		Captain
Unknown		First Mate
Greater part of the crew
(See article below)

June 26, the Governor, whaler, 147 tons, Burns,
from Sydney, some five months out. Clean ship,
having seen no fish on the coast of New Zealand.
Master, first mate, and greater part of the crew
deserted her at the Bluff, New Zealand, second mate
bringing her on to this port.

Source: The Otago Witness, 30 Jun 1855


Transcribed by Corey Woodw@rd