Captain of the ship James Cooper, wife and family arrived as supercargo. Commanders 1850-1851 Captain Edward Duncan. Chartered from F.W. Green by the Hudson's Bay Company to carry labourers for the settlement on Vancouver Island. May 14, 1851, arrived in Victoria. June 4, 1851, left for Fort Rupert, but "was unfortunately detained eight days outside" before she got clear of the land in consequence of the weakness of her Crew, four of whom deserted at this place, and made their escape to Nisqually. June 18, 1851, arrived in Fort Rupert, despatched passengers, and sailed the next day for Oahu.
Labourers
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