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Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
William Sorridge was transported on the Belgravia, departing 4th Apr 1866 and arriving 4th Jul 1866 with 277 passengers.
Belgravia was a three-masted ship of 889 tons registered in London. She was an oak ‘late frigate’ hull type. Her dimensions were length: 169 ft.; breadth 34.5 ft.; depth 21.2 ft.; draught 16 ft. In 1863 she underwent some repairs and was copper fastened and sheathed in yellow metal. She was surveyed in June 1863 and December 1864.
Belgravia (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 93, Class and Piece Number HO11/19, Page Number 159 (82) |
| 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
20/12/1864 Sheffield Daily Telegraph South Yorkshire, England: WEST YORKSHIRE ASSIZES Thomas Flint and William Sorridge were indicted for a burglary in the house of John Wilkinson, at Boltonupon-Dearne, near Rotherliam, on the 8th instant. William was 22 years old, 5' 11 1/2" tall, brown hair, grey eyes, fair complexion, stout build, scar on forehead. 5/1/1887 Western Australia Police Gazette: William Sorridge, exp., late 9006; charged at Perth, on the 27th ult., by Henry Pratley, wsith disorderly conduct. Fined 40s. and costs. 1921: WA BDM - William Sorridge died in the district of Ashburton, WA. No marriage or children listed.
Partner in crime Thomas Flint Belgravia