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Transportation
Thomas Gorraquex was transported on the Bussorah Merchant, departing 1st Oct 1829 and arriving 18th Jan 1830 with 200 passengers.
The Bussorah Merchant was built at Calcutta in 1818, 531 tons. The ship transported convicts from England in 1828 to New South Wales, from Ireland in 1829/30 to Hobart, Van Diemen's Land and in 1831 another voyage to Sydney, New South Wales. (The ship also made voyages to Australia, in 1837, 1839 & 1845 with free immigrants.)
Bussorah Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 210 |
| 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
Tried at the Old Bailey, 8 Dec 1825. 134. JAMES ALCOCK and THOMAS GARRAQUEZ, were indicted for stealing, on the 9th of November, 1 handkerchief, value 3s., the goods of Thomas Skurray , from his person. THOMAS SKURRAY . On the morning of the 9th of November, I was in Holborn, going towards the City; the officer asked me if I had lost my handkerchief - I felt in my pocket, and missed it - it was safe two minutes before. I saw it again in a day or two.(Property produced and sworn to.) ANGELIOUS BERTRAUN. I was in Holborn, and saw Skurray, and the two prisoners following him. Garraquez took the handkerchief, and gave it to Alcock. I got the prosecutor's address, and then crossed over and took Alcock in Hatton-garden - they were taken to the office. I had seen them following Mr. Skurrey about one hundred yards. THOMAS ROBERTS . I was with Bertraun, and saw Garraquez take the handkerchief, which he gave to Alcock. I took Garraquez - I am certain of their persons. ALCOCK'S Defence. I came from my father's house up Gray's Inn-lane, and I saw my fellow prisoner, and two or three more - the handkerchief was thrown against me. I took it up, and asked who it belonged to - they did not own it, and I crossed over, when Bertraun came and took me. I said I had picked it up. ALCOCK - GUILTY . Aged 19. GARRAQUEZ - GUILTY . Aged 12. Transported for Life .
The National Archives. Hulk Records. HO-9-2_4 Hulks at Chatham. Received: Six from Newgate, 29 Dec 1825. Thomas Gorraquez, age 12, Larceny, Tried Middx, 8 Dec 1825, Life. How disposed of: V.D.L, per Bussorah Merchant, 23 Sept 1829.