Issue Details: First known date: 2020... 2020 Hell Ship : The Journey of the Ticonderoga
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'In 1852, the handsome emigrant clipper ship Ticonderoga limped into Port Phillip Bay with a nightmare in her holds. On the 90-day voyage from England, a deadly typhus epidemic swept through her decks, taking nearly 200 of her 800 Scots passengers. Forbidden to enter Melbourne, the Ticonderoga’s passengers and crew were set down on a little beach inside the heads while the ship’s surgeon – assisted by a brave young Highland girl – did their best to heal and comfort.

'One of the biggest stories of its day – now all but forgotten, Michael Veitch plays the surgeon in later life recounting the dramatic saga. But Hell Ship is more than just a maritime tale – the surgeon was Michael’s own great-great grandfather, and the young nurse his great-great grandmother.

'Resonating powerfully with today’s world, and accompanied by original music performed by Michael’s son Thomas Veitch, Hell Ship is a story of hope, love and survival.'

Source: fortyfivedownstairs.

Production Details

  • Scheduled for production by fortyfivedownstairs from 17 March 2020.

    Production cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.


    Rescheduled for production by fortyfivedownstairs from 8 July 2021.

    Production cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.


    Rescheduled for production by fortyfivedownstairs from 28 November to 2 December 2021.

    Director: Peter Houghton.

    Musician: Thomas Veitch.

    Cast: Michael Veitch.


    Scheduled for production at The Engine Room, Bendigo, 12 -13 November 2021.

    Production postponed, but not initially cancelled, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.


    Rescheduled for production at The Engine Room, Bendigo, on 7 - 8 October 2022.

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