Further history of the Edwin Fox

The Edwin Fox then spent a period trading between various Eastern ports culminating in a contract to carry 300 coolies from what was then Swatow in China to Cuba where they were destined to work in the cane fields. Large amounts of extra water had to be taken on this voyage. In 1858 she was again chartered by the British Government to transport convicts to Freemantle in Western Australia.
Between 1858 and 1872 Edwin Fox was used primarily for 2 purposes:
to sail between England and the East as a trader carrying a range of cargoes including several trips to India carrying a pale ale earning her the nickname of "Booze Barge".
as a troop ship again, making several voyages with troops from the UK to Bombay. The return voyages were with casualties: many dying en route. As far as is known these voyages ended Edwin Fox's role as a troop transport.
Duncan Dunbar died in 1863 and Edwin Fox was sold to Gallatly, Hankey & Company of London. more........