Today we travelled to Hobart as we had organised to take a 2 hour trip on the Derwent River on the Lady Nelson. It was a beautiful day to spend time on the Derwent. The vessel is a full sized replica of the original Lady Nelson.
The original ship was built on the River Thames at Deptford and was launched on 3rd November 1798 for Colonial service. The Lady Nelson featured in some of the early European exploration and settlement of the north and the south of Tasmania.
In 1807 she sailed with 34 men, women and children from Norfolk Island to Hobart Town.
In 1808 there was a second voyage from Norfolk Island to Hobart Town with 50 men, women and children.
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