Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
John Collins was transported on the Minerva, departing 25th May 1838 and arriving 28th Sep 1838 with 161 passengers.
The Minerva was built at Lancaster, England in 1804. 4 voyages bringing convict transportees to Australia.
Minerva (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 277 (140). Tasmanian Archives - convict records. |
| 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
John COLLINS (alias Timothy HENNESSY) was convicted at Surrey on 3 January 1837 for stealing from the person - a handkerchief. Previous convictions. 7yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Minerva' arriving 20 Sept 1838. Single man; aged 15yrs; 4'6". Native place - Southwark, London. Various work assignments in VDL. 1844: Free Certificate. No. 14. Further offence, Hobart S. C. Dec 1844. Further 7yr transportation sentence. To be sent to Norfolk Island.