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Transportation
Joseph King 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 237 (120) |
| 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
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Joseph King, age on arrival, 30, per Ocean I (2) 1816, tried 1814 at Middlesex Gaol Delivery England, Life. DOB 1786, born Londonderry Derry Co. Trade, Joiner carpenter.
Tasmanian Record. Convict Conduct Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-23$init=CON31-1-23p193 No 50. Jos. King, Ocean & Kangaroo, Tried London 11 Jan 1815. Life. Many entries on record, starting Dec 20 1819. Died at Allan Vale Road Party 7 Feb 1836.
1833 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. Tasmania Year; 1833 No; 50 Name; Joseph King Ship; Ocean Remarks; DIED; 7 Feb 1836 ---------------- 1820 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. Tasmania Ocean; Master; Johnston. Arrived; Jan 1816. Trial; London - Jan. 1815. Sentence; Life. In Govt Employ.