The Jhelum is a 128 ft boat built in 1849 at Liverpool. Her name comes from a tributary of the Indus river in India. She left Calloa for Dunkirk on the 13 July 1870 overloaded, and rounded Cape Horn with great difficulty.
The Jhelum
She managed to put into Stanley on 18 Aug 1870 and her crew had so little faith in her ability to complete the voyage that they refused to put to sea in her.
The Plans of the Jhelum.Photo stanley museum.
The ship was sold locally and scuttled in her present location to serve as a jetty cum workshop and storage area.
Jhelum bows
Morad Mir says
This ship reminds us of the great contribution to the British history and commerce from the South Asia (Idia, Pakistan, Bangldesh, Sri Lanka…etc); which we quite often forget!
There is actualy a River and a City named Jhelum in Pakistan which inspired the above and even today this is a beautiful place … apparentlt this is where Alexander the Great’s demise started!
What a powerfull name when you really think about it?!
Bernard Whittington says
I am very interested in the old wrecks around the Falkland Islands, such as the JHELUM, and the LADY LIZ.
Are there any visions ahead about Restoring these Once Proud Old Ships to there Former Glories, Like SS GREAT BRITAIN.
The LADY LIZ looks very much like the SS GREAT BRITAIN was, when discovered.
Hopefully one day in the near future, before it’s TOO LATE!!!
Ted Tee says
Hello! I’d like to know how many voyages did the ship do over it’s lifespan?
Thank you,
Ted Tucker
Samantha Woods-Peel says
Hi Ted
There is a good book on the Jhelum that should answer your question – The “Jhelum”: A Victorian Merchant Ship Hardcover – 27 Aug. 1992
by M.K. Stammers (Author), John Keagan (Author), John Kearon (Author).
I have it, but haven’t read it yet!
Best wishes
Sam