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 "Oceania" was built in France in 1884 - 4162 tons, barque rigged, 415 feet long, 585 HP. Sank in the English Channel on 24th September 1916.

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

Photograph of passenger ship "Oceania" passing through the Suez Canal. Cream mount in dark brown frame.

Inscriptions & markings

"The Oceania" written in ink on photo mount "No. 37" and illegible writing on bottom right hand corner.