Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Mary Ann Platt was transported on the Providence, departing 6th Jun 1821 and arriving 7th Jan 1822 with 103 passengers.
The ship named 'Providence' was built in Calcutta, India in 1808. 649 tons. The 1811 voyage brought many convicts from Ireland to Australia. 73rd Regiment. Also several free settlers. 5-6 deaths on voyage. The ship was lastly scuttled at St. Martin's, Isle of Scilly in 1833.
Providence (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 37 (20) |
| 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
Indent no; 13 Trial; 6 Dec 1820. Tried at Old Bailey, London (Middlesex gaol delivery (Old Bailey), London). Accused of coining (severally and separately indicted for having in their possession forged bank notes, knowing them to be forged, severally and separately indicted for disposing of and putting away forged bank notes, with intent to defraud). 1828 - Orphan Number: 4381 Orphan: William PLATT Mother: PLATT, Mary Ann Father: , Mother's ship: Providence 2 Father's ship: Age when admitted: 4yrs 6mths Date admitted: 19 May 1828 Date discharged: 26 Jan 1840 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: William Carter Remarks: mother died 10 Sep 1829 References: SWD24p26, 28, CSO5/86/1885 1829 - 14 Aug. Birth of son. Robert Platt at the Female Factory 1829 - 6 Nov. Death of son. Robert Platt at the Female Factory. aged 3 months
1829 - Burials in the Parish of Hobart Town in the County of Buckingham No; 644 Name; Mary Platt Abode; Hobart Town from Hospital When buried; 1829, 10 September Age; 30 years Ship’s Name; Providence. Quality or profession. Convict.