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Transportation
James Gold was transported on the Ocean, departing 31st Jul 1817 and arriving 1st Jan 1818 with 181 passengers.
The 'Ocean' was an English merchant ship and whaler built in 1794 at South Shields, England. In 1803 she accompanied the ship 'Calcutta' to Australia, acting as a transport supply ship. When the settlers abondoned Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria the ship transferred convicts, settlers and marines to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). In 1815, 1817 & 1823 the 'Ocean' transported convicts to New South Wales.
Ocean (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 378 |
| 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
GOVERNMENT NOTICE. Colonial Secretary's Office, May 17, 1828 HIS EXCELLENCY the GOVERNOR has been pleased to approve of the following Alterations in the Police of the Colony, viz : Parramatta.- Colin Devan, per Mangles, holding a Ticket of Leave, to be a Constable, in the Room of James Gould, per Ocean (2,) holding a Ticket of Leave; dismissed for Neglect of Duty; to bear Date the 5th Instant. ------------------------------------------------ Howevber, he was soon reappointed at Cooke. ------------------------------------------------ Government Notice. Colonial Secretary's Office, 9th January,1829. HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to approve of the following Alterations in the Police of the Colony ; namely - Cooke - James Gould, per Ocean (2), holding a Ticket of Leave, to be Ordinary Constable, from the 1st December, 1828. By His Excellency's Command, ALEXANDER M'LEAY. Sydney Gazette, 10 Jan 1829.