Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Maria Smith 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 38 |
| 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
Conduct Record;- No; 49 Name; Maria Smith Ship; Providence 1 - 13 Jun 1821 Trial; 14 Feb 1821 - London 1822 - 19 Feb. Disorderly - to be kept to Hard labour in H M Goal 1822 - 9 Mar. Absconding form the service of Mr Headlam for about 5 days 1822 - 26 Aug. Repeatedly absconding from her masters' 1822 - 14 Oct. Absconding from her masters premises for about 14 days 1823 - Factory - Wetting the yarn spun by her with intent to .... Place of origin: Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire 1832 & 1833 - Convict Muster; No; 49. Assistant to Mr Blanchard