 Despite the loss of 650 carcases when the crankshaft of the compressor broke, on February 15, 1882, the "Dunedin" sailed for London with what was to be the first commercially successful refrigerated shipping voyage, and the foundation of both this industry and New Zealand's early lead in it.The SS "Marlborough" - sister ship to the "Dunedin" - was immediately converted and joined in the trade before the end of 1882, although beaten by the rival New Zealand Shipping Company vessel the "Mataurua".The German "Marsala" became the first steam ship to carry frozen New Zealand lamb in December 1882.