White Jacket of Liverpool

[ryan37]

Trying to find information about a ship called “White Jacket” of Liverpool , one of my relatives was reported dead onboard after an outbreak of cholera and fever , his family were given notice of his death and mourned their loss until a shock letter arrived a few months later notifying of his status ,

His name was James Samuel son of Andrew Samuel of Peterhead Scotland he was serving onboard this ship and was presumed dead of the outbreak ,although it was a mistake and news sent home by someone concerned with the situation

I would like to find any information on this ship and James Samuel if possible

Thanks

Ryan

[mckha489]

Approximate dates?

[ryan37]

Reported dead dec 1865 and he was reported alive April 1866

[ryan37]

Voyage between Calcutta and Mauritius

Sorry forgot to add

[mckha489]

Are you certain of the name of the ship
I can’t see that name, but the “white star line” Has ships that include the Blue Jacket, the Red Jacket and the White Star

Cancel that, just found mention

[ryan37]

Newspaper article reads

Deaths -
At sea between Calcutta an Mauritius on 3rd aug, onboard ship “ White Jacket” James Samuel son of Andrew Samuel, Cooper , Peterhead aged 22 years


Now I’m
Starting to wonder as  error was made about his death

Maybe the name of ship has been confused Aswell


Ryan

[mckha489]

I’ve found movements of the white jacket between Calcutta and Mauritius, so I think that’s probably right.
But other ships say they have fever on board, but haven’t found mention of that one yet.

[mckha489]

You get more results if you search White Jacket Trevellick.   

It left Calcutta for Mauritius on 24 July 1865.  Dundee courier 8th September

[ryan37]

Thank you I tried searching that I can’t see anything relating to ships ?


Where are you Seeing the info ?

Ryan