1840 Cunard “Caledonia”, maiden voyage.

1840 SFL “Kilcarldy / 5 SEP / 1840” to Montreal, ms “via Halifax from L’pool per Steamer”, via Cunard “Caledonia” (MAIDEN VOYAGE), Liverpool (Sept 19) to halifax (Oct 1), prepaid 7d, at Quebec ms “More to Pau” (5d Stg short paid transatlantic plus 2d Stg BNA rate inland = 7d St, 8dCy).

Carried on one of four Cunard steamers for Liverpool to Boston via Halifax. Stage to Pictou, Nova Scotia, then steamer “UNICORN” to Quebec.

Rare maiden voyage and carried by Unicorn.