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Voyage
Transportation
William Chambers was transported on the Earl Grey, departing 27th Aug 1836 and arriving 31st Dec 1836 with 50 passengers.
Built at Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1835. 571 tons. Made 4 voyages to Australia transporting convicts. n.b. Registers of some voyages are not yet complete - currently being updated. Please note if searching records.
Earl Grey (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Convicts. The under-named convicts passed through Belfast on Monday from Carrickfergus gaol, on their route for the hulk at Kingstown gaol, and the females for Cork ; they were all clean, in good spirits, and neatly dressed: — Transported for seven years: ... William Chambers, ... Belfast Commercial Chronicle, 1 June 1836.
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. William Chambers, age on arrival, 21, per Earl Grey (1), 1836, Tried at Antrim, 1836, 7 years, for Embezzling thread. Former convictions, None. DOB 1815, native place, Antrim. Single, Protestant. Haberdasher.