Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Freeth was transported on the Belgravia, departing 4th Apr 1866 and arriving 4th Jul 1866 with 277 passengers.
Belgravia was a three-masted ship of 889 tons registered in London. She was an oak ‘late frigate’ hull type. Her dimensions were length: 169 ft.; breadth 34.5 ft.; depth 21.2 ft.; draught 16 ft. In 1863 she underwent some repairs and was copper fastened and sheathed in yellow metal. She was surveyed in June 1863 and December 1864.
Belgravia (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 93, Class and Piece Number HO11/19, Page Number 140 |
| 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
William Freeth was 27 years old when transported. He was married with 2 children, 5'8" tall, black hair, dark hazel eyes, dark complexion, middling stout, scar on left temple, cupped both sides of breast, shot wound in left leg, semi literate, protestant, had previous convictions. 10/3/1870: TOL 7/4/1875: COF at Williams Known Areas: Albany. Comments: Labourer/shepherd/general servant. 1/1/1877: William died, he was found in the bush 5 miles from Toobey's.