Summary
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Voyage
Transportation
William Henderson was transported on the Waterloo, departing 21st May 1836 and arriving 6th Sep 1836 with 220 passengers.
1829 - Waterloo's first voyage arrived at Sydney Cove 9 July 1829. 180 Male Convicts. 2 Died on voyage. 7 sent to the hospital on landing. Total mustered; 171. Stephen Addison - Commander Michael Goodsire - Surgeon Superintendent [His wife was a passenger] 1842 - The Waterloo voyage of 1842 was wrecked on 28/8/1842. 189 people drowned, these being 143 convicts, 15 men of the 99th Regiment, together with 17 wives and children, the boatswain Mr. Chiverton, the sailmaker, the carpenter and 11 of the crew. Convicts were then received in Cape Town Prison from the wreck of the Waterloo, 2nd September 1842. They then completed their voyage to VDL per “Cape Packet” which arrived on 23/11/1842.
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| Primary Source | Australia Convict Annotated Printed Indentures. |
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Convict Notes
The convict indentures state that William Henderson was 49 years old. He could read; religion Protestant; status single and a native of County Antrim. He was a watch and clock maker - good. William was convicted of pledging on 16 October 1835 at Antrim and sentenced to years. He had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 2 1/2 inches; complexion ruddy; hair grey and eyes grey. Transport number 3. Prisoner number 36-1808. He received a certificate of freedom on 14 July 1843 (number 43/1112). Please note that there are no codes for watch and clock maker (occupation) and pledging (crime).