Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Janet Crerar was transported on the Amphitrite, departing 21st Aug 1833 and arriving 30th Nov 1832 with 99 passengers.
Master: R Hogg. Owners: Hogg & Co. Wrecked off the coast of France 31 August 1833, with the loss of 108 female convicts and 12 children. Only 3 crew members survived.
Amphitrite (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 220 |
| 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
Janet Crerar or Anderson, formerly a respectable woman, and the wife of an industrious stocking maker in Perth, was tried at the Spring Circuit Court, and found guilty of stealing a pair of trousers from a door of a house in the Meal Vennel. This subjected her to a sentence of transportation. She was anxious that a  daughter, between twelve and thirteen years of age should be allowed to accompany her; and, by the exertion of some influence, permission to this effect was granted. A few weeks ago an officer from Perth saw them both put on board the Amphitrite, and the innocent daughter has thus perished with the guilty mother. Weekly True Sun, 20 Sept 1833.
Janet Crerar or Anderson, accused of theft, with aggravations similar to the preceding case. The crime on which she was at present at arraigned was the theft of a pair of - white trowsers, from the house or shop of Cornelius Fairley, broker in Meal Vennel, Perth. Extract copies of two previous convictions  before the Police Court of Perth were also produced. Pleaded  Guilty. Sentence, 7 years’ transportation. Perthshire Courier, 18 April 1833.
On the 31st of August 1833 the Amphitrite ran aground on a sandbank in sight of Boulogne and it was apparent to locals that the ship was in grave danger as it was low tide and the locals knew that it would soon be swamped by the massive tide. Attempts were made by the French to save the passengers and crew but assistance was refused by Captain Hunter. 108 female convicts, 12 children and a crew of 16 were on board and only 3 of the crew survived.