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Voyage
Transportation
Thomas Coll was transported on the Bussorah Merchant, departing 16th Aug 1831 and arriving 14th Dec 1831 with 100 passengers.
The Bussorah Merchant was built at Calcutta in 1818, 531 tons. The ship transported convicts from England in 1828 to New South Wales, from Ireland in 1829/30 to Hobart, Van Diemen's Land and in 1831 another voyage to Sydney, New South Wales. (The ship also made voyages to Australia, in 1837, 1839 & 1845 with free immigrants.)
Bussorah Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | NSW Gov Records. Irish Convicts. |
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Convict Notes
132059 Coll Thomas - Bussorah Merchant 1831. 1837 29 November Paterson GG Shoemaker age 26 from Belfast. 5ft 5 in, ruddy and freckled complexion, dark brown hair, hazel eyes. Absconded from Edward Biddulph 1st November 1837. 67075 Coll Thomas - Bussorah Merchant 1831. 1838 27 June Hunter's River GG Apprehended after absconding from Capt. Biddulph. 174250 Coles (Coll) Thomas - Bussorah Merchant 1831. 24 July 1844 Newcastle gaol State Archives NSW; Gaol Entrance Book, Item: 2/2020; Roll: 757. Admitted to Newcastle gaol from Maitland on a charge of having stolen property in his possession knowing the same to have been stolen. Sent for trial. 13404 Coll Thomas - Bussorah Merchant 1831. 1844 2 November Maitland MM. Ticket of Leave cancelled for larceny.
Born Belfast Antrim County Ireland. Single - Iron Gang.