Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
John Cowan was transported on the Ratcliffe, departing 19th May 1845 and arriving 30th Aug 1845 with 37 passengers.
Built 1842 at Whitby. Wood ship of 739 Tons.
Ratcliffe (generic)References
| Primary Source | Libraries Tasmania's Online collection - CON33-1-69 Image 21 |
Claims
No one has claimed John Cowan yet.
Photos
No photos have been added for John Cowan.
Convict Notes




No; 16116 Native Place; Co. Down Aged; 11 years old *** Trade; Labourer Trial; 5 April 1845, Offence; Breaking into a meeting house & stealing books Height; 5 ft 5 1/2 inch Complexion; Sallow, Hair; Light Brown. Eyes; Blue Sent to Point Puer Juvenile Penal Station on arrival 1852 - 13 April 1852. Certificate 1852 - Departures. From Launceston per Ship: Waratah Ship to colony: Ratcliffe. Bound to: Melbourne as a steerage passenger. Free by servitude 1853 - Departures. From Launceston per Ship: Clarence Ship to colony: Ratcliffe. Bound to: Melbourne as a steerage passenger. Free by servitude