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Robert Abbott - A Slave was transported on the Hercules, departing 14th Jun 1832 and arriving 16th Oct 1832 with 204 passengers.
The "Hercules" ship was built in 1801 at South Sheilds, England. 1801 voyage from Ireland to New South Wales, Australia. Sailed via Rio de Janeiro and the Cape. A mutiny occurred just prior to their arrival at Rio - after 45 minutes it was quashed but 13 convicts had been killed. Jeremiah Pendergass was named as the ring leader and shot. 44 deaths in total on this voyage. There was then another ship, also named, "Hercules" built 1822 at Whitby, England who made 3 trips to Austraia, in 1825, 1830 & 1832.
Hercules (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Convict Transportation Registers – Other Fleets & Ships, |
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Convict Notes
Robert was also convicted at Bathurst, in November of 1833 for having firearms in his possession and bush ranging. He was put on the Phoenix Hulk to await transportation to Norfolk Island. The Phoenix Hulk was usually moored in Lavender Bay in Sydney Harbour.
Trial Date; 6 July 1831 Annotated Printed Indentures - 1832 Indent No; 200. Name; Robert Abbott [a slave] Trade; Cooper and servant. Offence; Stolen Goods. Height; 5 ft 8 1/2 inches Complexion; Black. Hair; Black & woolly. Eyes; Black Age; 23 years