| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Roman Emperor |
| Launched | 1848 |
| General characteristics | |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
Roman Emperor was a full-rigged ship built in 1848.
The Roman Emperor made at least two voyages from England to New Zealand, arriving there in 1860[1] and 1863.[2] Each voyage carried many immigrants to New Zealand.
The English novelist Samuel Butler arrived in Christchurch (at the port of Lyttelton) on the Roman Emperor in January 1860.[3]
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