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Voyage
Transportation
Robert Smithson was transported on the Prince Regent, departing 8th Jun 1827 and arriving 27th Sep 1827 with 182 passengers.
Prince Regent, 1820-21. On Tuesday arrived from Ireland, the ship Prince Regent, Captain Clifford. She left the Cove of Cork the 19th of September last, and brings, in excellent health, 144 male prisoners. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Taylor, R. N. The guard comprises 30 men of the 1st Foot (Royals), under orders of Lieut. Lewis. Sydney Gazette, 13 Jan 1821.
Prince Regent (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 200 |
| 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
Robert Smithson New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Name: Robert Smithson . Age: 18 Date of conviction: 3 Apr 1826. Place of Conviction: York Estimated birth year: abt 1808 Vessel: Prince Regent (4) Port of Arrival: Sydney Cove Date of Arrival: 27 Sep 1827 Unable read or write Protestant Trade or Calling; Farmers Boy Offence: Burglary 5 FT 3 1/2 inches. Ruddy: Complexion. Lt ? Brown Hair Lt? Hazel eyes --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1828 New South Wales, Australia Census (TNA Copy) New South Wales General muster 1828 No; 12092 Written under name. Dead June 1830. Goal Sydney -------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATH; 30 July 1830. Morton Bay. Killed by the Natives --------------------------------------------------------------------