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Voyage
Transportation
James Henderson was transported on the Bussorah Merchant, departing 16th Aug 1831 and arriving 14th Dec 1831 with 100 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 | NSW Gov Records. Irish Convicts. |
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Convict Notes
69327 Henderson James - Bussorah Merchant 1831. 1832 29 August Maitland 1832 GG Labourer and soldier aged 23. Tried Dublin. 5' 10"; deep horizontal scar over (L) eye . Absconded from John Shaw.
Born - Lanark Scotland. Single.