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Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
James Merry was transported on the Asia 1, departing 25th Apr 1840 and arriving 6th Aug 1840 with 276 passengers.
Built by A Hall & Co at Aberdeen in 1818. A Brig of 536 tons. (Wikipedia) 1830 - Voyage. Asia from Ireland. Female Convict Ship; Stead; Master, Alexander Nesbit M.D. Surgeon Superintendent. Arrived in Sydney Cove 13 Jan 1830. Mustered - 186. Died on Voyage - 3. Disembarked - 1. Total Embarked - 200
Asia 1 (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 194 f Libraries Tasmania's Online collection CON27-1-8 Image 80 |
| 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
Place of origin: Ayr, Ayrshire No; 1891 Aged; 26 years old Trade; Boot closer Flogged on board the hulk for stealing and sent to Port Arthur on arrival 1866 - General Hospital Hobart Admission dates: 28 Nov 1866 Ship: Asia 5. Place of origin: Ayrshire Date of death: 05 Feb 1867 Aged; 58 years old. Cause of death; Disease of stomach Trade; Boot closer