 In 1882, the "Hereford" was purchased by the Nourse Line.In 1883, she made a voyage to Townsville, Australia from Plymouth, England, in 101 days, with 451 passengers, including 1 Fare paying, 113 Assisted and 337 Free.She left Townsville for Calcutta from where she picked up Indian indentured labourers for Guyana and brought sugar back to England.