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Transportation
Sarah Gardner was transported on the Kitty, departing 31st Dec 1791 and arriving 18th Nov 1792 with 32 passengers.
The 'Kitty' merchant built ship at Sunderland in 1787. In 1790 she carried slaves from the Gold Coast to Jamaica. Then in 1792 she transported convicts and goods from England to New South Wales, Australia. Voyage to Australia: After leaving England in March 1792 she sprung a leak and had to return to Spithead for repairs, departing again in April. 8 of the 10 male prisoners escaped. Only 30 female convicts, 3 died during the voyage. Carried supplies of stores and provisions for the Colony.
Kitty (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 173 (87) |
| 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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The Proceedings of the Old Bailey - 14th September 1791. Born; 1753 Tried; 14 September 1791. Age; 38. 333. SARAH GARDINER was indicted for stealing, on the 4th of August , two linen sheets, value 6 s. a cotton counterpane, value 12 d. a tea kettle, value 6 d. and two flat irons, value 12 d. the property of William Vyse , in a lodging-room ........... PRISONER's DEFENCE. I did it through distress, my husband was very bad in the hospital, he is dead since I was here; I have no witnesses but myself and God. GUILTY . Transported for seven years . Tried by the first Middlesex Jury before Mr. Justice GROSE. The said Sarah Gardner was also convicted on another indictment for a larceny. Description; Aged 38 . 5 feet 3 in. Brown hair Grey Eyes fresh Complex. Born in Wales widow https://www.digitalpanopticon.org/life?id=obpt17910914-22-defend225