In the process of tracing my ancestory, I've discovered that John Sinclair, his wife and 3 kids left the Shetlands for New Zealand. They were assisted emigrants (66 pounds in total) embarking 17 Aug 1874 (probably London) and arriving Nelson, NZ 08 Nov 1874. According to Lloyds register, the vessel was launched from yard 41, in June 1869 by Thompson Robert Jnr, Sunderland for a London company called Paxton & Co. Made of iron, the tonnage was recorded as 1039 nett. Her length was 208, bredth 34 and depth 20 (presumably yards). The Suez canal opened in 1869 so I assume my relatives traveled on a newish ship on a very new route thru Asia.
Could anyone help me get photograph of the ship or a description. Presumably it was a steamship not sail? Any info to help flesh out the experience, good or bad, which my relatives would have incurred will be appreciated.
best regards
Happymuppet