Sunderland Clipper Barque celebrates 150 years
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With the Governor of New South Wales and 160 guests on board, the James Craig was surrounded by historic ships and boats to create a unique procession.
On 18th February 1874, the James Craig, then known as the Clan MacLeod, was launched from the yard of Bartram, Haswell & Co at South Dock.
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Thank you Sunderland for building the James Craig well and true all those years ago. This event is as much your milestone as well as ours. https://www.facebook.com/9NewsSydney/videos/724345899812084/