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    1. [SEQ-GERMANS] VOLKER "Guttefrau" Johann Cesar Godeffroy line
    2. Di Randell
    3. Hello Albert The mention of "Guttefrau" rang a bell: one of my ancestors, born in Brisbane 1894 referred to the ship her parents came on as the "Goddefrau" - very similar sounding to the "Guttefrau" that you mention. In my case, the correct voyage was the maiden voyage of the "Susanne Godeffroy" departed Hamburg 19 Sept 1863 arrived Moreton Bay January 1864. I have also seen the "Susanne Godeffroy" referred to as "Zanagoodafore" ! I have the Hamburg Passenger List for this particular voyage of the "Susanne Godeffroy" and there are no VOLKERs (1863-1864). However, with the word "Godeffroy" looking like it's the stumbling block, I thought it would be a good idea to look at any of the other ships of the Johann Cesar Godeffroy line. The "Peter Godeffroy" arrived Brisbane August 1865. The "Cesar Godeffroy" departed Oct 1865 and arrived Feb. 1866. There are, however, no VOLKERs on either of these voyages. The "Susanne Godeffroy" made another voyage, its second and final journey to Australia arriving Sept 1865 Moreton Bay. Again, no VOLKERs. Of course, Johann Cesar Godeffroy line had other ships without the word "Godeffroy" in the name of the ship and maybe this is what your "Guttefrau" refers to - the Godeffroy line, rather than the name of the actual ship. Heinrich VO"LKER, a saddle maker/harness maker, aged 20, arrived on the "Beausite" (of the Johann Cesar Godeffroy line) Moreton Bay Feb 1865, leaving Hamburg Oct 1864. Heinrich's town and state were Horneburg, Hanover. Di R.

    08/22/2007 06:38:49