Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
James Harris was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 13th Jul 1829 and arriving 14th Dec 1829 with 200 passengers.
Built at Harwich in 1811 a square-rigged transport ship of 443 tons and copper lined she had two decks with a height between decks of 5 ft. 8 ins. In 1818, she had a major refit increasing the decks (and convict carrying capacity) to three. She was owned by the London firm of F. & C.F. Mangles.
Surrey Or Surry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 113 (59) |
| 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
National Archives. Criminal Petitions. HO 17/2/198 1829 May Prisoner name: James Harris. Prisoner age: 23. Court and date of trial: Kent Quarter Sessions held at St Augustine's, Canterbury 1 May 1829. Crime: Receiving stolen goods. Initial sentence: 14 years' transportation. Gaoler's report: 'Abandoned character and behaved insolently in Court - 3 times before in Prison and twice convicted. Connected with thieves and prostitutes and former course of life most dissolute'. Annotated: Nil. Petitioner(s): The convict. Grounds for clemency: Admits to using 'a harsh expression' in court towards a witness who deposed falsely against him; his youth and previous good character. Additional Information: The convict is from Ramsgate, Kent.