| History | |
|---|---|
 New South Wales | |
| Name | Gertrude |
| Owner | R. Bowlers, Newcastle |
| Port of registry | Sydney |
| Builder | Newfoundland |
| Launched | 1843 |
| Identification | Sydney Registration No: 14/1859 |
| Fate | Wrecked in 1864 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Brig |
| Tonnage | 117 gross tons |
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