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Personal Information
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Voyage
Transportation
Thomas Ford was transported on the Emperor Alexander, departing 6th Apr 1833 and arriving 12th Aug 1833 with 210 passengers.
The Emperor Alexander ship was built at Chepstow, Wales in 1814. 366 tons. 1833 voyage from Sheerness to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) with 210 male convicts (2 deaths) from Britain. 124 days voyage.
Emperor Alexander (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 40 Old Bailey online https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18320906-11 Digital panopticon https://www.digitalpanopticon.org/life?id=obpt18320906-11-defend221 |
| 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
The policeman's evidence mentions details of an earlier conviction. This case fits the details given. https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18310908-313
New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. Tasmania Year; 1841 No; 605 Name; Thomas Ford Ship; Emperor Alexander Assigned; Prisoners Barracks. Hobart Remarks; DIED; 22 December 1843