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Crime
Voyage
Transportation
John Saunders was transported on the Merchantman, departing 29th Jun 1864 and arriving 12th Sep 1864 with 261 passengers.
1018 ton ship built in Sunderland 1852/53. Two (2) voyages to Australia with convict transportee's - both to Western Australia. On these voyages, she also carried 'Pensioner Guards' and their families, a few free passengers and soldiers. The 1862 voyage went via Bermuda and picked up British and local prisoners.
Merchantman (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 93, Class and Piece Number HO11/19, Page Number 53 (29). WA, Australia, Convict Records (Reel No.FCN42, Ref.No.ACC 128/40-43). England Criminal Registers (HO27/136, page: 99) |
| 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
Criminal Register, Suffolk, Offence: Larceny from the Person after three former Convictions for Felony Convict Index: Aged 44, Occupation: Labourer Convict Records: Tried 9th January 1863, aged 43, Dog bite left arm, Laborer, Single