The Royal New Zealand Fencibles, a corp of retired soldiers of good character, under 48 years of age (it was later lowered to 41), at least 5ft 5 inches in height and with a minimum of 15 years service, from Britain and Ireland. They arrived in Auckland, New Zealand between 1847-1852 and formed the defence force which protected the early settlers of Auckland. 2500 men and their families arrived aboard the following vessels
| SHIP | PORT OF DEPARTURE | DATE OF DEPARTURE |
DATE OF ARRIVAL |
PASSENGER LIST |
| Ann |
Gravesend |
5 October 1847 |
16 May 1848 |
Yes |
| Berhampore |
London |
7 March 1849 |
16 June 1849 |
Yes |
| Berwick Castle |
Gravesend |
13 June 1852 |
13 December 1852 |
Yes |
| Clifton |
Gravesend |
18 August 1847 |
26 January 1848 |
Yes |
| Inchinnan |
Gravesend |
14 January 1852 |
27 May 1852 |
Yes |
| Minerva |
Gravesend |
1 July 1847 |
8 October 1847 |
Yes |
| Oriental Queen |
London |
16 May 1849 |
18 September 1849 |
Yes |
| Ramillies |
London |
14 April 1847 |
5 August 1847 |
Yes |
| Sir George Seymour | Gravesend |
12 August 1847 |
26 November 1847 |
Yes |
| Sir Robert Sale |
Gravesend |
13 July 1847 |
11 October 1847 |
Yes |
and settled in Otahuhu, Onehunga, Howick and Panmure. Each were enrolled to serve seven years and were offered free passage for themselves and their families, with pay ranging from 6 pence to 1 shilling and 3 pence a day, in addition to their pensions, an acre of ground and a cottage .
For more information see the New Zealand Fencible Society Incorporated web site.
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