Transcribed and submitted to TheShipsList by Robert Janmaat, Adelaide, from a variety of sources, cited below.
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ship Godeffroy / Goddefroy, 460 tons, Captain J.H. Behn, from Hamburg 30th October 1848, via Plymouth 9th November 1848, via Melbourne 11th February 1849, (dep. 24th February) arrived at Port Adelaide, South Australia 1st March 1849

South Australian Register Saturday 3rd March 1849

Thursday March 1st 1849:— The ship, Godeffroy, 503 tons, Behn, Master, from Hamburg and Melbourne (168 emigrants) Dr. Hillibrandt, surgeon-superintendent .... below an exerpt from the Argus, reporting the arrival of those who disembarked at Melboune

Melbourne Argus Tuesday 13th February 1849:—
ship Godeffroy arrived Feb 11, 1849, 503 tons J.H. Bohn, master sailed from Hamburgh 15th October with emigrants. .... This is an interesting time in Emigration matters. The arrival of the ship Lord Hungerford has shown the success of a novel attempt to introduce a very useful class to our community, and that of the Godeffroy possesses peculiar claims to attention, from furnishing us with the first installment of a species of immigrant, pregnant with more than usual interest and advantage. That vessel proceeds to Adelaide in a few days, after discharging upon our shores the first body of German Immigrants that have ever landed here. Their number, and their respective callings are as follows:
28 Men:— Tailors - 3 ; Mason - 1 ; Vinedresser - 1 ; Botanist and gardener - 1 ; Miller - 1 ; Farming bailliffs - 2 ; Whitesmith - 1 ; Cutlers and steel workers - 4 ; Clerks - 3 ; Dyer - 1 ; Sawyer - 1 ; Butcher - 1 ; Farmer and weaver - 1 ; Joiners - 2 ; Cabinet maker - 1 ; cloth makers - 2 ; Saddlers and upholsterers - 2
10 Women:— Domestic Servants - 2 ; Dressmakers - 3 ; Midwives - 2 ; School mistress - 1 ; Washer woman - 2
.... besides several children of various ages, up to 13, and who are generally described as being useful for all purposes.

Besides the above, which are specially engaged for Port Phillip, many of those originally shipped for Adelaide, have intimated a wish to remain here, and the above list will consequently be largely increased. The immigrants appear healthy and intelligent, and (always a good sign) speak highly of their treatment during the voyage. They also seem cheerful and contented with so much of their future prospects as has been explained to them, and having come from a poor and disturbed district, they evidently look forward with some complacency upon the peace and plenty of their adopted land. We trust that they may receive a hearty and generous welcome...

note.— There are very few surviving original lists of German passengers, so the data below has been compiled from a variety of sources, such as contemporary newspaper(s), internet sources, input from descendants and the South Australian Heraldry Genealogy society, (SAGHS).
I know the list is incomplete and may contain errors, so any feedback with additions or corrections, will be most appreciated. Please contact me using the link above. Regards Robert, Adelaide

note: where maiden name of wife is indicated, it has been included in the given name column within ( ) ; the passenger list comprises three sections arranged alphabetically, i families, ii single men, iii single women & children ; transcriber notes in italics

Sources: State Library South Australia, official passenger lists, mainly of immigrants arriving in South Australia under United Kingdom assisted passage schemes, 1847-1886 GRG 35/48a (formely ACC 313); Sydney Shipping Gazette; South Australian Register; The South Australian Government Gazette; Biographical index SA 1836-1885 (the B-index column indicates individuals who may be found in that index, with corresponding reference number for further research)

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