Sailed from Greenock (Glasgow) bound for New Zealand on her maiden voyage. Departed Greenock 4th June 1874 arrived Lyttelton NZ 1st September 1874 taking 87 days enroute via Cape Horn.
'Canterbury' a beautiful clipper ship of 1242 tons built for Patrick Henderson & Co. by Robert Duncan sailed the seas for many years during the 70's and 80's bringing thousands of immigrants to New Zealand. She was one of the fastest sailors and most comfortable ship afloat and made some remarkable runs both out and back.
On board with Henry Paton were 486 government immigrants and Captain Strachan the master of the vessel.