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The Plaque Commemorating the Arrival of the Silistria
by John M. MacFarlane 2017

The Plaque Commemorating the Arrival of the Silistria (Photo from the John MacFarlane collection. )
She made four voyages to Otago NZ, bringing out a total of over 900 passengers from Scotland. On the first two voyages she was commanded by Captain J. Mackay.
She was owned by D. Rose and Co., of Aberdeen Scotland UK. (She made four voyages to Otago NZ, bringing out a total of over 900 passengers from Scotland. On the first two voyages she was commanded by Captain J. Mackay.)
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