From the Times of Monday January 7, 1839: For the Cape of Good Hope, the fast-sailing ship ABBERTON, Henry Shuttleworth, Commander, (late of the H.C.S.); lying in the London Docks. This vessel will have quick despatch. For freight or passage (to the Cape only) apply to Thomson and Edwrds, 12, King's Arms-yard. Coleman-street. Then on Monday June 10, 1839 showing the Captain moved to a different ship: For Calcutta direct, under engagement with the Hon. East India Commany, and will positively sail from Gravesend on the 5th of July, the fine frigate-built ship London, burden 750 tons, Henry Shuttleworth, H.C.S., Commander, (late of the Abberton); lying in the East India Docks. Has excellent accommodation for passengers and will carry an experienced surgeon. For freight or passage apply to Messrs. Richards, Little, and Co., 15, Bishopsgate-street within; or to John Pirie and Co., 3 Freeman's-court, Cornhill. On Friday April 12, 1938: Cleared Outwards With Cargo The Abberton, for Sydney Then on Monday June 24, 1839 this: Died On the 17th ult., on board of the ship Abberton, bound to Sydney, Sarah C. Darby, the beloved wife of Mr. G.E. Darby, late of the 17th Regiment, and only child of Mr. Francis Wilson, of Knightrider-street, Doctors' Commons, deeply lamented. Regards.. Marj At 06:01 AM 9/25/2006, The Crocker Family wrote: >Hi > > > >Has anyone been able to access passenger lists for a ship called the >Abberton which left Port of Gravesend, England in 1839. I am looking for >George Eld Darby and his wife Sarah who died after childbirth during the >voyage > > > >Thanks > > > >Kerry > >------------------------------- >visit TheShipsList Website >http://www.theshipslist.com/ >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >THESHIPSLIST-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >quotes in the subject and the body of the message