Summary
Born
Jan 1841
Conviction
Arson
Departure
Apr 1866
Arrival
Jul 1866
Death
Dec 1938
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Personal Information
Name: Samuel Speed
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1841
Death: 8th Dec 1938
Age at death: 97
Occupation: Unknown
Voyage
Departed: 4th Apr 1866
Ship: Belgravia
Arrival: 4th Jul 1866
Place of Arrival: Western Australia
Transportation
Samuel Speed 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 150 |
| 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
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Last living convict. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-10/australias-last-convicts/9317172