Poictiers
Barque: 500 tons
Captain: Thomas Shrubole Beale
Surgeon Superintendent: James Eyres Coward
Sailed London 24th February 1850 - arrived New Plymouth 30th June,
                                                              Nelson 11th July
                                                                                    Port Chalmers 6th September

The Poictiers, a barque of 500 tons, sailed from London on the 24th February, and arrived at New Plymouth on the 30th June, 1850, in command of Captain Beale. She experienced a stormy passage of 115 days. The cattle and sheep placed on board all died or were washed overboard before reaching the Line, and the passengers and crew suffered for want of food for some weeks before reaching their destination. Four deaths occurred during the voyage. Mr John James Weston, with his wife and family, arrived by this barque. Mr Weston was the father of Mr Henry Weston, the late proprietor of the "Taranaki Herald". Having some passengers and cargo for Nelson, the barque proceeded on to that port, arriving on July 11th. She then went on to Port Chalmers, arriving on the 6th September the same year.
White Wings - Sir Henry Brett

Note from the Surgeon Superintendent

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Reference:
Archives New Zealand NZC 34/3 p 175