Sobraon – 75 Years of Service to Australia

24 October 1827James Aberdour Elmslie born Longside, Scotland
9 April 1844James Aberdour Elmslie commenced apprenticeship at sea, Peterhead, Scotland
17 April 1866Sobraon launched, Aberdeen, Scotland
November 1866Sobraon maiden voyage, London to Sydney
1866 - 1891Sobraon 25 annual voyages from London - 6 to Sydney followed by 19 to Melbourne
July 1867James Aberdour Elmslie appointed to command Sobraon
January 1891Sobraon completed final ocean voyage, Melbourne; sold to colonial government of NSW
February 1891Lt James A Elmslie, RNR relinquished command of Sobraon and retired from the sea, Sydney
1891NSS Sobraon – reformatory school ship, off Cockatoo Island, Sydney
10 July 1908James Aberdour Elmslie died, London
1911Sobraon sold to Commonwealth of Australia
25 April 1912Sobraon commissioned into Royal Australian Navy as HMAS Tingira, Rose Bay, Sydney
27 June 1927HMAS Tingira decommissioned by RAN
1929Old Sobraon/ Tingira sold to private buyer, Berry’s Bay, Sydney
1941Old Sobraon/Tingira broken-up, Berry’s Bay, Sydney
A barometer from the Sobraon.
James Aberdour Elmslie’s telescope