Historical information

Henry Sebire returned to Guernsey on the "Caledonian" in 1888. He came back to Australia via sailing ship to Jersey and then to the coast of France. Travelled by train to Paris and Marseilles, and left for Australia on "Oceania". Arrived in Melbourne in December 1888. The "Caledonian" was built in France in 1882 - 4140 tons, 413 feet long. Lost in the Mediterranean to enemy action on 30/6/1917.

On loan from Alvan Sebire - Great Grandson of Henry and Martha Sebire.
Notes relating to description and details of the ship researched and recorded by Alvan Sebire are in the drawer of sideboard in diningroom.

Physical description

Framed photograph of the passenger ship "Caledonian" in an unnamed port. Has cream mount and dark brown patterned frame.

Inscriptions & markings

"The Caledonian" written in ink on photo mount. Two illegible marks on the photograph.