Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
John Knowles was transported on the Palmyra, departing 4th Mar 1846 and arriving 22nd Aug 1846 with 312 passengers.
Previously named "Lady Palmira". Built 1820 at Calcutta. Wood barque of 602 Tons.
Palmyra (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 39 (21) |
| 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: Liverpool, Lancashire Offence; Stealing a set of Bedsteads No; 18855 Trade; Iron Moulder aged 27 years old 1852 - Free Certificate. 21 December 1852 1853 - POSSIBLE MARRIAGE. Date of marriage: 22 Feb 1853 John Knowles, Full age. Trade; Iron Moulder. Ellen Keefe, Full age Registered: Launceston 1853 - DEPARTURE. As a Steerage passenger. Status: Free by servitude. Departure date: 19 Oct 1853. Departure port: Launceston Ship: Yarra Yarra. Ship to colony: Palmyra. Bound to: Melbourne