Was your ancestor among the Scottish Highlanders who sailed on the Hector to Nova Scotia in 1773? If so, BBC Scotland would like to hear from you.
The British Columbia Genealogical Society writes on its blog:
“BBC Scotland is on the lookout for Scottish-Canadians and Scottish-Americans descended from those on the ship the Hector. On September 15th 1773, the vessel landed at Brown’s Point in Pictou in Nova Scotia. The tired three-masted cargo vessel had almost not made it, overcoming terrible sickness and epic sea storms. But when the 189 Highlanders disembarked, it would change Canada forever. The Hector was the first ship to directly transport passengers from Scotland to Nova Scotia. The historic voyage marked the beginning of a massive wave of immigration that would shape the future of North America.”
Contact details are available on the society’s blog.
Visit the Ship Hector Passenger Descendants Facebook Group here.
