Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Blake was transported on the Mandarin, departing 24th Feb 1840 and arriving 30th Jun 1840 with 212 passengers.
640 ton ship. The 1843 voyage carried the 51 Parkhurst Boys from the Isle of Wight bound for Van Diemen's Land. (Another 31 went to New Zealand.)These boys were categorised as "ticket of leave" or "apprentice" boys.
Mandarin (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 158 |
| 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
National Archives. Criminal Petitions. HO 17/43/121. 1838 Oct - 1838 Nov Prisoner name: William Blake. Prisoner age: Age 28. Prisoner occupation: Private, 11th Regiment of Foot. Court and date of trial: Fredericton, New Brunswick [Canada], Court Martial, July 1838. Crime: Desertion. Initial sentence: 14 years transportation. Annotated: Nil. Petitioner(s): The prisoner's father John Blake of Waterford [Ireland], undersigned by 60 supporters including dignitaries of Waterford, supporting the petitioner's good character. Grounds for clemency: The prisoner's father served in the army for 20 years and the prisoner's actions has caused him great sorrow. Other papers: Letter from Sir Henry Winston Barron, transmitting the petition to the Home Office. Letter from Lord Fitzroy Somerset, Horse Guards, against clemency, stating that although the prisoner's father is deserving of consideration, the crime of the prisoner is too serious for mitigation; he also states Lord Hill's views. Additional Information: Prisoner sent to the Leviathan hulk. The prisoner's father, John Blake, was a sergeant in the 8th Regiment of Foot and had high testimonials for 'gallantry, diligence, probity and exemplary conduct'. The prisoner is one of three brothers. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Tasmanian Conduct Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-1$init=CON33-1-1P34 See Record for details.