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Launch at Sunderland

When
7 May 1864
Where
Sunderland
Part of
Clipper ship City of Adelaide launched at Sunderland

The clipper ship City of Adelaide was built by William Pile, Hay and Co. and launched on 7 May 1864 in Sunderland.

The order for the ship was given to William Pile, Hay and Company of Sunderland. It was designed to carry both passengers and cargo between England and Australia. The launch occurred on 7 May 1864, marking the beginning of its service.

Sources

  1. City of Adelaide (1864) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01

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