Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
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Great Britain
, 1843-1886
According to
Romaine, William Govett to Merivale, Herman 16 August 1858, CO 6:25, no. 8315, 34
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Great Britain
was a steam ship owned by Gibbs Bright and Company. They offered to bring British troops to Vancouver Island in 1858, an offer which the Admiralty declined.
Mentions of this vessel in the documents
Romaine, William Govett to Merivale, Herman 16 August 1858, CO 6:25, no. 8315, 34.
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