GANGES FEB. 14, 1865

CAPTAIN Thomas Funnell
1211 TONS

From Queenstown on Nov. 4,1864
Arrived Auckland Feb. 14,1865

On January 7, 1865 during a heavy gale, a fatal accident by drowning 
happened to two of the crew who fell from the mainyard into the sea. 
The names of the unfortunate men were Antonia DUESKIN, a native of 
Valparaiso. and John MURPHY, an Irishman. Every effort was made to 
save the poor fellows but with out success.
She sailed with 474 but lost 54 children and two adults from bronchitis
and whooping-cough. There were 16 births.

DEATHS