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Transportation
Peter Jackson was transported on the Ocean, departing 31st Jul 1815 and arriving 30th Jan 1816 with 221 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 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 242 |
| 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
The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser. Sat 13 Jan 1821. Page 3. Sydney. Peter Jackson, and Mary Jackson his wife, each possessing the indulgence of a ticket of leave, were convicted of receiving the said lead; knowing it to be stolen, and sentenced two years to Newcastle. 1821 - 13 January 1821. Transported to Newcastle for 2 years for receiving stolen lead. 1821 - 27 January 1821. Transported to Newcastle per "Lady Nelson" Wife; Mary Jackson also transported to Newcastle by same ship and same date 1824 - 9 March 1824. Former prisoner at Newcastle, now residing in Phillip Street, Sydney, wife is still in Newcastle and living improper cause of Life with John Shaw Strange a prisoner of the crown 1829 - Certificate of Freedom. Name Peter Jackson Age 53. Birth Year 1776 Native Place Manchester, Lancashire, England