Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Thomas Downes was transported on the Aboukir, departing 24th Dec 1851 and arriving 20th Feb 1852 with 280 passengers.
816 ton barque built in Sunderland in 1846 by Dunbar & Sons. Master John Cowell. Sailed from Woolwich on 28 December 1851 with 279 men under the care of surgeon, Benjamin Bynoe.
Aboukir (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 318 |
| 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 |
Claims
"husband of 2nd great-grandaunt"
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Convict Notes
Death Notice. DOWNES - On the 23rd September, at the Launceston General Hospital, Mr. Thomas Downes, aged 46 years. Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899), Mon 25 Sep 1882. Funeral Notice. The funeral of the late Mr. THOMAS DOWNES will leave the General Hospital this day (Monday), at half-past three o'clock. Friends will please accept this invitation. T. J. DOOLAN, Undertaker, Wellington-street. Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899), Mon 25 Sep 1882. Date of burial: 25 September 1882. Aged 46 years.