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Transportation
Thomas Simmons was transported on the David Lyon, departing 29th Apr 1830 and arriving 18th Aug 1830 with 221 passengers.
Built in Ipswitch 1819. 476 tons. 1830 Voyage departed Sheerness, UK on 2 May 1830 for Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania), Australia, arriving 18 Aug 1830 (108 days). 217 to 220 male convicts onboard (a few convicts may be recorded by alias name which alters number). Master of Ship: James Berry Ship's Surgeon: Charles Cameron
David Lyon (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 358 |
| 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
Lyn Francis (0) at 7:54pm, 4th April 2015 wrote of Thomas Simmonds: Eyes - dark brown. Hair - dark brown. Various tattoos. Height - 5’ 5 1/2”. Protestant. Sent 2 trips to Port Arthur. Assigned to mr. Burnett 31/12/1835. Conditional pardon May 1842.