Hello Iain, I can't help you with any of your ships, sorry. However, there is a Queensland list where you might find someone who can help. Also, I think (hope?) that it is a local family history society in Mackay which has a rather good web site which might lead you to some answers. Good luck, Lyndall Canberra, Oz. ----- Original Message ----- > An Ancestor left Dingwall or thereabouts aged 15/16 in 1885/6 for Australia he landed at Port Mackay and I have been advised he may have been on Bounty Scheme? On arrival he had "sixpence in his pocket " the ship had "both sail and steam" I have a list of ships arriving in Port Mackay in those years has anyone any Knowledge of them or their passengers? The ships are Cheyabassa,Quetta,Dorunda,Merkara,Waroonga,Wistow Hall,Duke of Westminster, Dacca,Bulimba,Roma,Almora and Tumna Any help would be appreciated > Iain > > [email protected] >