Roman Emperor (ship)
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Roman Emperor |
| Launched: | 1848 |
| General characteristics | |
| Sail plan: | Full rigged ship |
Roman Emperor was a full-rigged ship built in 1848.
The Roman Emperor made at least two voyages from England to New Zealand, arriving there in 1860[1] and 1863.[2] Each voyage carried many immigrants to New Zealand. The novelist Samuel Butler arrived in Christchurch on the Roman Emperor in January 1860.[3]
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