Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Robert Badkins was transported on the Countess Of Harcourt, departing 8th Apr 1821 and arriving 27th Jul 1821 with 174 passengers.
Ship of 517 tons, built in India 1811. Voyages to NSW and VDL 1821, 1822, 1824, 1827 & 1828. Researchers please note that sailings direct from Ireland to Australia are not recorded under British data, and therefore not all details of people are on this web site (they are being added in, by volunteers, so please check thoroughly or send a message on community fb if you have queries).
Countess Of Harcourt (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 24 |
| 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
Listed as Batkins on his Conduct Record. Robert Badkins was listed as 17 years old on arrival. Place of Birth: Birmingham. Occupation: Boy. Hulk Report: Can work very well at his needle, he is very cleanly in his person & apparel, but his general conduct for the last 12 months have been very bad. Father and Mother at Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, a Smith. Robert was 5'1¾" tall, dark brown hair, brown eyes, Small Scar left cheek and on forehead corner left eye. Seems Robert Batkins became a Seaman - 2 departures to the Fisheries and whaling. 8/3/1836: Burial date - Robert Batkin died at the Hospital, Hobart - listed as 26 years old and an object of charity. Also listed as having a COF.