Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
Charles Stokes was transported on the Neptune, Scarborough And Surprize, departing 30th Nov 1789 and arriving 26th Jun 1790 with 1084 passengers.
Neptune 809 tons built on the River Thames 1779. The largest ship of the Second Fleet.
Neptune, Scarborough And Surprize (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 46 |
| 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
Charles was tried and convicted along with William Bramsley and George Naden. Charles was later sent to the 'Ceres' hulk at Portsmouth where he was employed as a carpenter on the Cumberland Fort construction works. They were convicted of stealing 2 deal boxes containing jewellery and other goods. 30/11/1789: Embarked on the 'Surprise' transport September 1794. With the Governor's assistance Charles secured a position as a carpenter's assistant on the 'Surprise' transport. His sentence had expired by this time. 17/12/1794: Charles sailed with the 'Surprise' when it left Sydney for Bengal in India. 14/5/1796: Was listed as a crew member of the 'Surprise' when it docked at Greenhithe on the Thames.