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Transportation
Thomas Brown was transported on the Ocean, departing 31st Jul 1817 and arriving 1st Jan 1818 with 181 passengers.
The 'Ocean' was an English merchant ship and whaler built in 1794 at South Shields, England. In 1803 she accompanied the ship 'Calcutta' to Australia, acting as a transport supply ship. When the settlers abondoned Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria the ship transferred convicts, settlers and marines to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). In 1815, 1817 & 1823 the 'Ocean' transported convicts to New South Wales.
Ocean (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 381 (192) |
| 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
1824 - 24 Jul. Fully committed for felony. On return of fines and punishments in the Police Office; listed as William Brown Offence; Robbing and Assaulting the Constables. Sentence; Brown to Port Macquarie. 1824 - 17 Aug. Sentenced to death. On return of prisoners tried before the Supreme Court of New South Wales 1824 - Colonial Conviction . Aug No; 96. Sydney Criminal Court. Sentence; Live in Double Irons. Sent Down; Per Sally
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ocean - 1818 Thomas Brown Junior [Thomas Jones Junior] Remarks; DIED at Bathurst. 11 June 1835.
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Age; 14 Height; 4 ft. 9 in Eyes; Hazel Hair; Brown Completion; Florid