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Voyage
Transportation
William Adams was transported on the Caledonia, departing 19th Jun 1822 and arriving 6th Nov 1822 with 150 passengers.
Ship Name: Caledonia (1) Rig Type: S. Built: Sunderland Build Year: 1815 Size (tons): 412 Voyage Details Source. Claim a Convict website. http://www.hawkesbury.net.au/claimaconvict/shipDetails.php?shipId=186
Caledonia (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 169 (85). Tasmanian Archives. |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
William ADAMS was convicted at Bucks, 9 March 1822 for horse stealing. First conviction. Life Sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Caledonia' arriving 2 Nov 1822. Orderly onboard ship. Aged 25yrs; married man; farmer's labourer. Native Place: Crowfield, Bucks. Wife, father and brother at native place. VDL: 2 Jan 1826: Attempt to break out of Guard room with intent to abscond. 25 lashes.