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Voyage
Transportation
Margaret Canovan was transported on the Amphitrite, departing 21st Aug 1833 and arriving 30th Nov 1832 with 99 passengers.
Master: R Hogg. Owners: Hogg & Co. Wrecked off the coast of France 31 August 1833, with the loss of 108 female convicts and 12 children. Only 3 crew members survived.
Amphitrite (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 219 (111) |
| 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
Web: Scotland, High Court Criminal Indexes, 1790-1919 Name Margaret Smith [Margaret Canovan] Trial Age 31 Birth Date 1802 Role Accused Crime Committed Theft, Habit and Repute, and Previous Conviction Trial Date 23 Apr. 1833 Trial Location Lanarkshire, Scotland Court House Glasgow Verdict Guilty: Guilty in Terms of Own Confession Sentence Transportation - 7 Years Designation Wife of Henry Smith, Weaver Notes Pannel Cannot Write.; Previous Convictions: Theft Related Trial Papers Jc26/1833/281 Related Precognitions Ad14/33/179 URL https://www.scottishindexes.com/jcentry.aspx?jcid=1833281
On the 31st of August 1833 the Amphitrite ran aground on a sandbank in sight of Boulogne and it was apparent to locals that the ship was in grave danger as it was low tide and the locals knew that it would soon be swamped by the massive tide. Attempts were made by the French to save the passengers and crew but assistance was refused by Captain Hunter. 108 female convicts, 12 children and a crew of 16 were on board and only 3 of the crew survived.