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John Thatcher was transported on the Alexander, departing 13th May 1787 and arriving 26th Jan 1788 with 27 passengers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Fleet http://www.jenwilletts.com/convict_ship_alexander_1788 The Alexander was built at Hull in 1784 by Walton & Co. She was taken up by the East India Company in 1786. Convict Transport-Barque built Ship. 452 tons, 114ft long, 31ft wide. Arrived with 177 male Convicts (14 dv) Carried 30 Crew + 41 Marines Master: Duncan Sinclair She was the largest of the eleven vessels of the historic First Fleet to Australia. The First Fleet consisted of two Royal Navy escort ships, HMS Sirius and HMS Supply accompanied by six convict transports, the Alexander, Charlotte, Friendship, Lady Penrhyn, Prince of Wales and the Scarborough, and three store ships, the Borrowdale, Fishburn and Golden Grove. Convicts on the 1st Fleet Alexander are listed under Lady Penrhyn, Scarborough & Alexander.
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| Primary Source | New South Wales Certificate of Freedom. [NRS 12208] Register of Certificate of Freedoms |
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New South Wales Certificate of Freedom. [NRS 12208] Register of Certificate of Freedoms Name; John Thatcher When and where tried; Winchester - 1 Mar 1785 Sentence; 7 years Ship and arrival year; Alexander 1st fleet - 1788 When time expired. Native County; Hampshire Trade; Miller Age; 66 [1748] Height; 5 ft. 2 1/2 in Complexion; Fair & very ruddy Hair; Grey Eyes; Hazel DATE: 26 May 1814 Remarks; Stout looking for his age