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Transportation
Alexander Thistlethwaite was transported on the Waterloo, departing 2nd Oct 1837 and arriving 8th Feb 1838 with 224 passengers.
1829 - Waterloo's first voyage arrived at Sydney Cove 9 July 1829. 180 Male Convicts. 2 Died on voyage. 7 sent to the hospital on landing. Total mustered; 171. Stephen Addison - Commander Michael Goodsire - Surgeon Superintendent [His wife was a passenger] 1842 - The Waterloo voyage of 1842 was wrecked on 28/8/1842. 189 people drowned, these being 143 convicts, 15 men of the 99th Regiment, together with 17 wives and children, the boatswain Mr. Chiverton, the sailmaker, the carpenter and 11 of the crew. Convicts were then received in Cape Town Prison from the wreck of the Waterloo, 2nd September 1842. They then completed their voyage to VDL per “Cape Packet” which arrived on 23/11/1842.
WaterlooReferences
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 155 (79) |
| 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
Australian Convict Transportation Registers Convicted Date 3 Jul 1837 Age 33. Born abt. 1805 Birthplace Manchester Status Married - 1 female child Occupation Labourer in Brickfield Remarks; Blind of right eye Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985 Name Alexander Thistlethwaite Date 1838. Place Sydney, Australia Volume Number V18382186 22 New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register Name Alexr Fusthwaite ** as per register Age 33. Born abt. 1805 Date of Death 9 Aug 1838 Ship; Waterloo District; Sydney Hospital