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Catharine Frankland was transported on the Sir Robert Seppings, departing 17th Mar 1852 and arriving 7th Aug 1852 with 222 passengers.
628 ton ship built in 1844 at Mawlamyine, formerly Moulmein, Burma in 1844 and traded between India and London. Named after Sir Robert Seppings, a naval architect (1767-1840), who was Surveyor of the Navy from 1813 to 1835. On this voyage the Master was Richard S Stuart and the Mate was Thomas J Clark. The Surgeon was Lennox T Cunningham. For further information, see Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Robert_Seppings_(ship).
Sir Robert Seppings (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 372 |
| 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




1862 - 2 Dec. Offense: Unlawfully wounding. Guilty 1865 - Orphan Number: 1930 Orphan: Mary Ann FRANKLIN Mother: FRANKLIN, Catherine Father: BAKER, John Mother's ship: Sir Robert Seppings Age when admitted: 3yrs Date admitted: 1865. Date discharged: 1 Mar 1876 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: Martin Davey, Kangaroo Point Remarks: father dead - won religious prize 1875 References: SWD26/8, 26/12, 32/1, 52/2, 54 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=1930 Orphan Number: 657 Orphan: James BURKE Mother: FRANKLIN, Catherine Father: BURKE, John Mother's ship: Sir Robert Seppings Date admitted: Aug 1865 Institutions(s): Queens Orphan School Remarks: not admitted to Queens Orphan School, but 10/- week for care References: SWD26/8, 27 1870 - Orphan Number: 653 Orphan: Alfred BURKE Mother: FRANKLIN, Catherine Father: BURKE, John Mother's ship: Sir Robert Seppings Age when admitted: 8yrs 8mths Date admitted: 6 Feb 1870 Date discharged: 12 Dec 1874 Institutions(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: William Welsh, Port Cygnet Remarks: from Green Ponds References: SWD26/8, 27, 32/1, 52/2, 53, 54, 55/16, HAP1871/63 1870 - Orphan Number: 654 Orphan: Edward BURKE Mother: FRANKLIN, Catherine Father: BURKE, John Mother's ship: Sir Robert Seppings Age when admitted: 10yrs Date admitted: 4 Aug 1870, 23 May 1876 Date discharged: 29 Aug 1873 Institutions(s): Queens Orphan School, Boys Training School Discharged to: Simon Arnett, Bothwell Remarks: from Green Ponds References: SWD26/8, 42/1, 52/1, 53, 54, HAP1871/63, CSD10/49/780, CSD11/876 1870 - Orphan Number: 655 Orphan: Elizabeth BURKE Mother: FRANKLIN, Catherine Father: BURKE, John Mother's ship: Sir Robert Seppings Age when admitted: 6yrs 4mths Date admitted: 6 Feb 1870 Institutions(s): Queens Orphan School Remarks: from Green Ponds - no date of discharge from Queens Orphan School References: SWD26/8, 27, 53, 54, HAP1871/63 1870 - Orphan Number: 656 Orphan: Ellen BURKE Mother: FRANKLIN, Catherine Father: BURKE, John Mother's ship: Sir Robert Seppings Age when admitted: 11yrs 9mths Date admitted: 6 Feb 1870 Date discharged: 26 Jul 1871 Institutions(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: Eliza Fulton, Cornelian Bay Remarks: from Green Ponds References: SWD26/8, 27, 32/1, 54, HAP1871/63 1872 - Cascades Invalid Depot: Pauper. Discharged at own request. Able to work. 18 Mar 1872 to 06 Aug 1872 1875 - New Town Charitable Institute. Discharged at own request. Able to work. 27 Aug 1875 to 27 Nov 1875