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Voyage
Transportation
John Collins was transported on the Asia 1, departing 12th Apr 1841 and arriving 21st Aug 1841 with 258 passengers.
Built by A Hall & Co at Aberdeen in 1818. A Brig of 536 tons. (Wikipedia) 1830 - Voyage. Asia from Ireland. Female Convict Ship; Stead; Master, Alexander Nesbit M.D. Surgeon Superintendent. Arrived in Sydney Cove 13 Jan 1830. Mustered - 186. Died on Voyage - 3. Disembarked - 1. Total Embarked - 200
Asia 1 (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 298. 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 was 31 years old on arrival, born in Wickham Bishops, Essex. John was 5'4" tall, reads, protestant, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes. Married: Wife, Anna at Wickham Bishops Children: John and Ann Brothers: Abraham and Isaac Sisters: Mary, Sarah, Anna, Jane - all married. 13/11/1849: TOL 31/5/1853: CP
John COLLINS was convicted at Essex Q.S. on 31 Dec 1839 for burglary - break and enter a shop and stole boots and bags. Previous offence. Life sentence. Hulk Report: "Good". Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Asia 1" arriving 21 Aug 1841. Ship Surgeon's Report: "Good".