Summary
Born
Jan 1819
Conviction
Obtaining money by false pretenses
Departure
Mar 1846
Arrival
Aug 1846
Death
Jul 1866
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Personal Information
Name: Thomas Mapes
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1819
Death: 25th Jul 1866
Age at death: 47
Occupation: Cabinetmaker
Crime
Convicted at: Norfolk. Boro' of Great Yarmouth Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 4th Mar 1846
Ship: Palmyra
Arrival: 22nd Aug 1846
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Thomas Mapes 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 42 Libraries Tasmania's Online collection CON33-1-81 Image 186 |
| 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
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INQUEST held at the Franklin on the 25th, upon the body of Thomas Mapes, F.S. per Palmyra. Verdict "Found drowned in the Huon River