An interesting find from The Ships List: Many Bristolians must have used these vessels. Edna - Ottawa --- This is the one of the "last sightings" of my Richard Keats (1829-c1867) Edna - Ottawa ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Emigration to New York, DIRECT FROM BRISTOL THE FINE FAST-SAILING and coppered Ship Osprey, 1,200 tons burden. Richard Keats, Commander; to Sail on the 10th of April, 1857. This well-known and favourite Ship will be fitted up in the same comfortable manner as usual, and will be punctually despatched. All the Provisions supplied will be of the best quality. Passengers can, if they wish, book through to their destination in the States, thus saving expense and detention at New York. For particulars apply to Mark Whitwill and Son, Shipowners and Brokers, Grove, Bristol. (Source: The Ships List)