Summary
Born
Jan 1816
Conviction
Handling/receiving stolen goods
Departure
May 1835
Arrival
Aug 1835
Death
Oct 1866
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Personal Information
Name: George Drake
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1816
Death: 10th Oct 1866
Age at death: 50
Occupation: Boatman/waterman
Crime
Convicted at: Devon Quarter Session
Sentence term: 14 years
Voyage
Departed: 12th May 1835
Ship: Norfolk
Arrival: 28th Aug 1835
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
George Drake was transported on the Norfolk, departing 12th May 1835 and arriving 28th Aug 1835 with 282 passengers.
1832 Voyage - Norfolk 3 from Ireland. Henniker - Master. William Clifford - Surgeon Superintendent. Total originally embarked; 200. Died on voyage; 5. Arrived in Sydney Cove 9 February 1832
Norfolk (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 53 (28) |
| 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
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Place of origin: Brixham, Devon Transported for stealing stolen goods [rope] No; 1029. Trade; Boatman & Fisherman aged 19 years old. Height; 5 ft 4 3/4 in. Stout made. Port Arthur Insane Asylum: Admission dates: 22 Oct 1862 Ship to colony: Norfolk. DIED; 10 Oct 1866 CON127/1/4 page 18