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Transportation
William Johnson 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 Johnson was 35 years old. He could read and write; religion Roman Catholic; status married with 3 sons and 1 daughter and a native of County Wicklow. His occupation was farm servant and shepherd. William was convicted on burglary at Dublin on 2 January 1836 and sentenced to life. He had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 9 1/2 inches; complexion ruddy and freckled; hair brown and eyes dark hazel. Transport number 16. Prisoner number 36-1821. Received ticket of leave in 1845 (number 45/118). Received Conditional Pardon in 1850(number 50/318).