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Janet Struthers was transported on the Amphitrite, departing 21st Aug 1833 and arriving 30th Nov 1832 with 99 passengers.
Master: R Hogg. Owners: Hogg & Co. Wrecked off the coast of France 31 August 1833, with the loss of 108 female convicts and 12 children. Only 3 crew members survived.
Amphitrite (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 219 (111) |
| 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
Scottish Indexes High Court - Crown Office Precognitions Name and Designation Age Birthplace Role Year Janet Harkins alias Harkinson (m.s. Struthers), estranged (for 4 years) wife of Neil Harkins or Harkinson, fish hawker, Glasgow, Bridgegate, Glasgow, Lanarkshire 44 Accused 1833 High Court of Justiciary Trial Papers Name and Designation Age Birthplace Role Year Janet Harkins alias Harkinson (m.s. Struthers), estranged wife of Neil Harkins or Harkinson, fish hawker, Glasgow 44 Accused 1833 High Court of Justiciary Trial Papers - Search ResultHelp Title Trial papers relating to Mary Cummings, John Love, Agnes Wilson, Daniel Robertson, Robert Annan, Janet Harkins Name Janet Harkins alias Harkinson (m.s. Struthers) Role Accused Designation estranged wife of Neil Harkins or Harkinson, fish hawker, Glasgow Age 44 Approx Birth Year 1789 Crime Reset of theft Trial Date 26 April 1833 Trial Location Glasgow Verdict Guilty Verdict Comments Guilty in terms of own confession. Sentence Transportation - 14 years NRS Reference JC26/1833/339 Notes Pannel pleaded guilty to all charges other than the first and third charges of reset and the seventh charge of resetting the brass kettle. Pannel cannot write. Related Documents AD14/33/202 List of Accused Name and Designation Age Birthplace Crime *** Agnes Wilson (m.s. Kay), widow of Alexander Wilson, half sister of John Love 50 Glasgow Reset of theft *** Daniel Robertson, son in law of Mrs Harkins 23 Glasgow Reset of theft *** Janet Harkins alias Harkinson (m.s. Struthers), estranged wife of Neil Harkins or Harkinson, fish hawker, Glasgow 44 Reset of theft *** John Love 51 Glasgow Reset of theft *** Mary Cummings (m.s. Harkinson or Harkins), wife of John Cummings, shoemaker 24 Paisley Reset of theft *** Robert Annan 17 Perth Reset of theft https://www.scottishindexes.com/jcdetail.aspx?jcid=1833339&pid=183333966
On the 31st of August 1833 the Amphitrite ran aground on a sandbank in sight of Boulogne and it was apparent to locals that the ship was in grave danger as it was low tide and the locals knew that it would soon be swamped by the massive tide. Attempts were made by the French to save the passengers and crew but assistance was refused by Captain Hunter. 108 female convicts, 12 children and a crew of 16 were on board and only 3 of the crew survived.