Most of us have checked now and then the Canadian site, and had the opportunity to notice that Eileen Marcil is often quoted as the referential source for data offered on many Quebec's vessels, which should be proof enough of the research done by her and the great consideration for it. Up at this moment what we have, Marcil tells that this vessel was contracted in 1860 to be named Bridget, and was completed by 1861. It would shade some light if it was possible to learn who was the first contracted buyer. It may seem that the sale did not succeed, since we see the vessel calling at New York as the Budget. At this pont the vessel arrives at Liverpool, as Budget (?), and it is registered as Colombo, the clerk registers the former name as the Bridget, this may be because some document indicated the name the vessel was first launched as Bridget. And this could be the only explanation I can thing of. However other documentations indicate the name as Budget, so we are two documentations to three. The Bengal book, confirms that the vessel was lost and the obvious date. An entry from the Glasgow Herald ties (finally), the name of Evans as master of the lost Colombo, but gives exactly what the Lloyd's List gives:- ship Colombo, no news. So I think that more data can be found for this vessel, to help out with the dilemma Bridget/Budget, and our friend Edie. What I find very interesting, is that so many members of the List have taken the time to come up with a contribution to this Forum. This surley reflects the great spirit of this community which is helping others, and sharing our data with others. I am surly proud to be a member of such community. Much Alohas and Mahalo Nui Loa to everyone Alex