Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Henry Bennett was transported on the Prince Regent, departing 17th Aug 1829 and arriving 10th Jan 1830 with 200 passengers.
Prince Regent, 1820-21. On Tuesday arrived from Ireland, the ship Prince Regent, Captain Clifford. She left the Cove of Cork the 19th of September last, and brings, in excellent health, 144 male prisoners. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Taylor, R. N. The guard comprises 30 men of the 1st Foot (Royals), under orders of Lieut. Lewis. Sydney Gazette, 13 Jan 1821.
Prince Regent (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 154. Tasmanian Archives - Convicts |
| 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
Henry Bennett was convicted at Chester 09/04/1829 of housebreaking and stealing ham and bacon. 14 yr Transportation sentence. Departed on the 'Prince Regent' 1830 for Van Diemens Land. Single man. Hulk Report: Good. Gaol Report: bad connections. Convict no. 4416. 18/11/1830: Out after hours - reprimanded. 09/12/1834: Abusing and violent assault on J. Hurst of Broadmarsh - 6mths imprisonment and hard labour at Spring Hill. Recommended not to be returned to Master (Thrupp). Conditional Pardon 2631 09/09/1840. Free Certificate W 453 1843.