'The Illustrated London News', January 15th, 1853 (courtesy of Tony Dalton)

HMS Hercules, 74 guns

The Hercules carried emigrants assisted by the Highlands & Islands Emigration Society, which arranged for the emigration of more than 4,000 persons to Australia between 1852-1854 . .list of passengers who arrived at Adelaide July 26th 1853.

Emigration from the Isle of Skye "The Hercules" leaving the harbour of Campbeltown

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