Voyage to Norfolk Island
- When
- 3 May to 8 June 1856
- Where
- Departure from the Pitcairn Islands; destination Norfolk Island
193 Pitcairn Islanders sailed from Pitcairn on the Morayshire, arriving in Norfolk Island after a difficult five-week trip.
The entire population of 193 people set sail from the Pitcairn Islands for Norfolk Island on 3 May 1856. The journey aboard the Morayshire was difficult, lasting five weeks. They arrived on Norfolk Island on 8 June 1856, marking the start of permanent civilian residence on the island. The voyage itself occurred at sea between the two islands; Pitcairn Islands is recorded as the departure locality and Norfolk Island as the destination.
Sources
- Pitcairn Islands Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
- Norfolk Island Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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