Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Charles Brown was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 16th Mar 1842 and arriving 11th Aug 1842 with 254 passengers.
Built at Harwich in 1811 a square-rigged transport ship of 443 tons and copper lined she had two decks with a height between decks of 5 ft. 8 ins. In 1818, she had a major refit increasing the decks (and convict carrying capacity) to three. She was owned by the London firm of F. & C.F. Mangles.
Surrey Or Surry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 42 |
| 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
Died at Broadmarsh Convict Probation Station 6 Sept 1842 A small gang had been placed at Broadmarsh in 1832. In the probation period a much larger body of men was put to work, constructing and maintaining the road through to Hamilton. The station was also responsible for the gang working at Dromedary, as well as a small outstation at Black Brush
1841 - Trial. 25 October 1841. Height; 5 ft 6 1/4 in Age; 27 years Offence; Stealing Sheep at Surry. Abusing a Police Man. Fined 50/- Proper Name; Charles Brown Wife's Name; Fanny