Summary
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Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Robert Logan was transported on the Bussorah Merchant, departing 16th Aug 1831 and arriving 14th Dec 1831 with 100 passengers.
The Bussorah Merchant was built at Calcutta in 1818, 531 tons. The ship transported convicts from England in 1828 to New South Wales, from Ireland in 1829/30 to Hobart, Van Diemen's Land and in 1831 another voyage to Sydney, New South Wales. (The ship also made voyages to Australia, in 1837, 1839 & 1845 with free immigrants.)
Bussorah Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | NSW GOV Records. Irish Convicts. |
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Convict Notes
Robert Logan was listed as 21 years old on arrival. Native Place: Belfast. Robert was literate, RC, single, 5'3" tall, sallow pockpitted complexion, light brown hair, grey eyes. 1836/7: Paterson - Assigned to Alexander Park, aged 26.
34992 Logan Robert - Bussorah Merchant 1831. 1836 19 April Paterson SG. Obtained Ticket of Leave. 170827 Logan Robert - Bussorah Merchant 1831. 20 March 1841 Newcastle Gaol Entrance Books. State Archives NSW; Item: 2/2020; Roll: 757. Admitted to Newcastle gaol from Paterson under a charge of attempt to do bodily injury. To be sent for trial.
Born - Belfast Antrim County Ireland. Crime - Stealing tin. Single - Tobacco spinner snuff manufacturer.