Summary
Personal Information
Transportation
William Britt was transported on the Hive, departing 24th Aug 1835 and arriving 10th Dec 1835 with 52 passengers.
Hive (generic)References
| Primary Source | http://members.pcug.org.au/~ppmay/cgi-bin/irish/irish.cgi?requestType=Search&ship=Hive (2) [1835] http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/MaritimeHeritage/researchcentre/wreckhive.htm http://www.jenwilletts.com/searchaction.php?page=1&surname=&ship=hive 1835&firstname= https://woollydays.wordpress.com/2015/08/09/survivors-of-the-hive-shipwreck-irish-convicts-in-australia/ |
Claims
No one has claimed William Britt yet.
Photos
No photos have been added for William Britt.
Convict Notes
Native of Waterford he was charged at with Assault & Robbery at Waterford on 10th March 1835. On 24th August 1835 he was transported on the ship “Hive”, the ship ran aground during the night of 10th December 1835, on the central part of Bherwerre Beach, Wreck Bay (south of present day Jervis Bay). The Captain John Nutting was in bed drunk & asleep at the time of the incident. Earlier he was reported to have said to his officers when they had shown concern regarding sailing directions set for the night, "One person is sufficient to navigate the ship!".