Maria (1836 ship)
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | Maria |
| Owner | Various |
| Builder | Yarmouth |
| Launched | 1836 |
| Fate | Wrecked 1851 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Barque |
| Tons burthen |
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| Propulsion | Sail |
The barque Maria was launched at Yarmouth in 1836. Maria was originally used on the England to Bombay run in the 1830s. She sank with the loss of 28 lives on 23 July 1851 near Cape Terawhiti on the North Island of New Zealand. Only two crew members survived.