We have been researching the history of the ship "Susanne Godeffroy", and the passengers who emigrated from Hamburg, Germany to Brisbane on the 1865 voyage. The aim of this research has been  to produce a book which will not only tell the history of this particular voyage, but also the story of the lives and fate of the 533 passengers who undertook this adventurous voyage to begin a new life here in Queensland.  The ship " Susanne Godeffroy" left Hamburg on 06 May 1865 arriving Moreton Bay 06 September 1865.

We mainly focused on those from the ship and down to the first generation born in Australia, and welcomed more information if you care to give us, as it is amazing how many times in later generations that there is a connection between families. 

We have been very interested in any information, photos, family stories, certificates, old German Documents, where they settled and when and where they married, died etc.  Basically, anything that will help to bring these people to life, with the understanding that the information may be included in our proposed book. 

Our plan was to publish the book which would serve as a 'Snap Shot' of early Queensland History.  The book highlights many before unrecorded events and insights into the daily lives of over 530 German and Scandinavian emigrants to Queensland.

NEWS FLASH!!!! 

The book can be yours for $59.00 plus $20.00 p&h  a total of $79.00

Please contact us on nadbergman@gmail.com for details on how to purchase a copy.