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Voyage
Transportation
William Lee was transported on the Gazelle, departing 6th Feb 1848 and arriving 7th Apr 1848 with 31 passengers.
Sailed from Calcutta to Hobart, VDL. 32 convicts.
Gazelle (generic)References
| Primary Source | Libraries Tasmania, Names Index, Convicts, Ship-Gazelle POL709-1-19 page 130 (15 Apr 1882 to 15 Aug 1882) |
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Convict Notes
Brickfields Invalid Depot. Admission dates: 15 Apr 1882 to 15 Aug 1882 Ship to colony: Gazelle Discharged at own request able to work
William Lee was 28 years old on arrival in VDL. Native Place: Nottingham. Crime: Stealing a gold chain at Madaras. Was in prison before - 2 years in the 58th Regiment, under the name of Leatherland. I was bought out. William was single, 5'7" tall, sallow complexion, dark brown hair, grey eyes, scar under chin, small scar corner of right eye. 1850: Employed by Thomas Allwright. 3/2/1853: Absconding - existing sentence of hard labour extended 12 months. Recommended to be sent to Port Arthur. 20/2/1855: At Port Arthur. 5/10/1855: Absconding - existing sentence to be extended 18 months. 1855: Employed by G.C. Clarke. 16/10/1866: Free Certificate - Hobart. Again convicted.
English born, served in Military 2 years, trialed in Madras, India. Transported for 7 years from Calcutta to Hobart for Larceny.