Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Castings was transported on the Aboukir, departing 24th Dec 1851 and arriving 20th Feb 1852 with 280 passengers.
816 ton barque built in Sunderland in 1846 by Dunbar & Sons. Master John Cowell. Sailed from Woolwich on 28 December 1851 with 279 men under the care of surgeon, Benjamin Bynoe.
Aboukir (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 305 (155) |
| 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
18/2/1848 Leicester Journal Leicestershire, England: LOCAL INTELLIGENCE On Tuesday, William Castings was sentenced to one month's imprisonment, for stealing a till from the Angel Spirit Vaults. 6/5/1848 Leicestershire Mercury Leicestershire, England: Local Intelligence Monday. William Castings and Thomas Savage were charged with stealing 1lb. of butter, the property of Mrs. Barlow, Belgrave-gate. Castings was sent to the County prison to hard labour for month, and Savage discharged. 10/6/1848 Leicestershire Mercury Leicestershire, England: Local Intelligence Alfred Levitt and William Castings were committed to the Sessions for stealing a pair of boots, the property of James Cain, Church-gate. 10/12/1848 Leicestershire Mercury Leicestershire, England: PRISON DISCIPLINE:—THE BOROUGH GAOL County committals. Howcutt, George (13), sent for six weeks to the County; afterwards to the Borough ; then transported. Castings, William (14), sent for one month to the County; again, one month to the County ; twice since to the Borough ; and, finally, transported. William spent three and a half years with the 'Parkhurst Boys' on the Isle of Wight and was then transported to VDL. William was listed as 19 years old on arrival. Occupation: Tailor imperfect. Native Place: Leicester. Father: Henry, a wood turner. Mother: Jane Pratt (1816-1895) Arrived as a convict (Jane Castings) on the 'Sea Queen' 1846. Brother: Hiram Sisters: Sarah, Emma, - at Native Place. William was single, reads and writes a little, C of E, 5'4" tall, fair complexion, light hair, hazel eyes. 26/12/1854: Absconded 30/7/1855: Certificate - himself. No further mentions or date of death found.