19th century shipping & migration to South Australia for family history research
The records are divided into specific periods which correspond
to the emigration schemes available at the time:
Applicants for
free passage 1836 to 1841
Applicants who applied for
free passage but did not take up the offer 1836 to 1841
Vessels that
brought assisted emigrants 1836 to 1841 and 1847 to 1886
If you get a result for any of the above searches then there are a number of options available for more information.
Copies of shipping records are held at the State Library of SA and the SA Genealogy & Heraldry Society with the originals at State Records. Check their websites to progress your research.
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