Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Thomas Evans was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 13th Jul 1829 and arriving 14th Dec 1829 with 200 passengers.
Built at Harwich in 1811 a square-rigged transport ship of 443 tons and copper lined she had two decks with a height between decks of 5 ft. 8 ins. In 1818, she had a major refit increasing the decks (and convict carrying capacity) to three. She was owned by the London firm of F. & C.F. Mangles.
Surrey Or Surry (generic)References
| Primary Source | https://linctas.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/names/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fNAME_INDEXES$002f0$002fNAME_INDEXES:1390891/one. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON23-1-1 pg 212-242. |
| 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
n.b. There are two Thomas Evans on this voyage of the Surrey 1829. This Thomas is noted by 'Identifier 2', convicted at Monmouth. Thomas Evans convicted for stealing two watches from a shop. 14 yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Surrey' 1829. Single man; aged 24yrs; farm labourer& foundry man; 5'7 1/2". Native place of birth: Carmarthen, Wales. It is noted, March 1830 that whilst a Constable of Police, at New Norfolk, he was drunk whilst on duty. Several other notes of misconduct and punishments. Pardon granted Free Certificate no. 549 1843