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Types of Ships
60-milers -
a nickname for ships that carried cargo the sixty miles from Sydney to Newcastle. Later became a general name for coal carrying ships.
Barque-
a nickname for ships that carried cargo the sixty miles from Sydney to Newcastle. Later became a general name for coal carrying ships.
Barque-
ocean-going sailing ship with three or more masts
Butcher boats –
boats that rowed out to deliver food (and much beef) to resupply ships in the Newcastle harbour, a dangerous task. These boats were 30ft long and carried 2 to 4 oarsmen. Due to their skill at rowing, they frequently won races. Butcher boats only lasted as long as sailing ships, with modern ships getting supplies by safer means.
boats that rowed out to deliver food (and much beef) to resupply ships in the Newcastle harbour, a dangerous task. These boats were 30ft long and carried 2 to 4 oarsmen. Due to their skill at rowing, they frequently won races. Butcher boats only lasted as long as sailing ships, with modern ships getting supplies by safer means.
Collier -
an old-fashioned name for a coal ship
Storeship –
a ship made to hold cargo at ports where there is no suitable wharf. Used in Morpeth as a warehouse for incoming ships.
a ship made to hold cargo at ports where there is no suitable wharf. Used in Morpeth as a warehouse for incoming ships.
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