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Transportation
William Chapman was transported on the Ocean, departing 22nd Apr 1823 and arriving 27th Aug 1823 with 175 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.
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Convict Notes
William convict 7yrs arrived in NSW on OCEAN in 1823. Noted 3 other Chapman's arrived on this ship- John, Lawrence & Lazarus - no indication of relationship. William is noted in musters of 1823, 1824 & 1825 described as being in clearing party employed by Mr (Oxley) of Minto forthis period.