My ancestors trip from Hamburg to London

[Ashnz]

Hello, Happy New Year,

I just have a little question. In 1873 my ancestors travelled on the german steamer "Vega" or "Wega" as it was known in english. The ship was described as a cargo ship that was launch in October 1872.
Dimensions:    940grt, 545nrt, 224.4 x 29.6 x 17.2ft
Engines:    C2cyl (32 & 60 x 33ins), 172nhp
Propulsion:    1 x Screw
Construction:    Iron


So my question is, roughly speaking, how long would it take for such a ship to travel from Hamburg to London?

Kindest regards,

Ashley

[ShaunJ]

You can track the Wega's progress from newspaper reports of shipping movements. What date did your ancestors arrive and at which UK port?

[Andy J2022]

Obviously Shaun's suggestion will only give you the journey time to the nearest full day. Assuming that the ship travelled directly between Hamburg and London, the answer is likely to be around 54 to 71 hours, depending on what speed the ship made, typically around 6 and 8 knots. You can use this useful site to calculate passage times: Sea Distances

[Ashnz]

You can track the Wega's progress from newspaper reports of shipping movements. What date did your ancestors arrive and at which UK port?

Initially, they left from Hamburg on May 20th, 1873. Unfortunately, the Wega's engine burst and was towed back to Hamburg. I don't know if the ship was repaired or my ancestors were permitted to use another ship (I'm assuming the latter). But they had to be at the West India Docks by May 30th to board the sailing ship the Barque Punjaub to sail to New Zealand.

[Ashnz]

Obviously Shaun's suggestion will only give you the journey time to the nearest full day. Assuming that the ship travelled directly between Hamburg and London, the answer is likely to be around 54 to 71 hours, depending on what speed the ship made, typically around 6 and 8 knots. You can use this useful site to calculate passage times: Sea Distances

Thank you - that helps me a lot