where can i find out about sailing from England to Melbourne in the 1800s??

Question

I need some info on what it would be like sailing (as an migrant) from England (London) to Melbourne in the 1800s, mainly around 1830-50s. I couldnt find much but if anyone knows any websites or ANYTHING, like how long it takes, ship conditions, all that.

Answer 1

I saw an excellent series about such a voyage on PBS http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/totheends/notes.html

It was raw and tough to watch, I can only imagine what the actual voyage was like. It was so real that you could almost smell the salt air and vomit!!!!

I hope that gives you a start in the right direction.