Thomas Johnson

Thomas Johnson was transported on the Royal Saxon, departing 15th Jan 1849 and arriving 17th Mar 1849 with 8 passengers.

Barque, 510 tons. Shipping New, Hobart Town. March 17 – Arrived the barque Royal Saxon, 510 tons, Captain Charlesworth, left Calcutta 15 January, with seven male convicts and general cargo. The Courier, Sat 17 Mar 1849. -------------------------------------------------- PORT of Hobart Town, - Arrival. October 5 - Royal Saxon, barque, 510 tons, Charlesworth, from Calcutta June 29th, with a general cargo. Passengers - and 10 male convicts. Colonial Times, 8 Oct 1850. THE "ROYAL SAXON." — This vessel anchored in our harbour on Saturday evening, from Calcutta and Madras. She has on board a very fine royal tiger, about 15 months old, and measuring about 4 feet 6 inches in length; also a young bear and several monkies. Hobarton Guardian, 9 Oct 1850. -------------------------------------------------- PORT OF HOBART TOWN ARRIVALS. August 12 - Barque Royal Saxon, 712 tons, Charlesworth from Calcutta 1st of June, with a general cargo, and 16 male prisoners. Colonial Times, 15 Aug 1851.