Thomas Doig Ambrose. First Mate.
Age 43. Thomas was born on the 14th of May, 1821 in Arbroath, Angus Scotland to Henry Ambrose and Margret Dear. Thomas moved to Stepney in East London and married Phoebe Douglas Gandy on the 20th of October, 1857. Thomas and Phoebe had one known child, Thomas Edward Henry Ambrose born on the 30th of January, 1867. Thomas died in 1867 and buried on the 16th of November.
Charles Andrews. Second Mate.
Age 21. Charles was born in 1844 in London, England.
George Howard. Third Mate.
Age 19. Born in London.
THE BOMBAY – THE REBUILD
With the recent 160th celebration of the settlers arriving to Auckland on board the Bombay, it is time for a much needed rebuild and revamp of this website paying homage to our treasured ancestors. Through their actions and fortitude, we have a heritage we should forever be proud of, never forget and most importantly have…
160 Years of the arrival of the Bombay
It has been close to 10 years since I have embarked on this adventure to research the voyage of the Bombay and just like the actual voyage of the Bombay, it has been a trying and exhaustive journey full of trials and tribulations. At the start of this year, I had set my mind on…
The Bombay
Apologies one and all for a long leave of absence, both personally and professionally I have been very busy. But I can assure you I am back to finish what I have started, to document the life of the passengers and crew of the Bombay, and with a new least of energy write a fictional…
THE SHIP BOMBAY! 