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Transportation
George Doughertie was transported on the Roslin Castle (Roslyn Castle), departing 12th Aug 1828 and arriving 16th Dec 1828 with 176 passengers.
Built in Bristol, England. Launched in 1819. 450 ton ship. Five voyages to Australia transporting convict persons. Children of convicts were also transported but considered "free settlers" and not listed by name. The 1832/33 & 1835/36 voyages do not yet have complete lists of passengers - currently being updated. Please note this if searching for individual persons.
Roslin Castle (Roslyn Castle) (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 464 |
| 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
George Doughertie was convicted at Glasgow, Scotland on 16 April 1828 for stealing linen. Previous offences. 14 yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the ship 'Roslin Castle' arriving 1828. Married man - wife lives in Brig end of Glasgow. Worked a horse and cart. Assignments in Colony, Ticket of Leave Died at H.M. Colonial Hospital 28 June 1839.