Thomas Collins

Summary

Born
Jan 1805
Conviction
Highway robbery
Departure
Aug 1827
Arrival
Dec 1827
Death
May 1828
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Personal Information

Name: Thomas Collins
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1805
Death: 23rd May 1828
Age at death: 23
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Surrey Assizes
Sentence term: Life

Voyage

Departed: 13th Aug 1827
Ship: Asia 1
Arrival: 7th Dec 1827
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Thomas Collins was transported on the Asia 1, departing 13th Aug 1827 and arriving 7th Dec 1827 with 200 passengers.

Built by A Hall & Co at Aberdeen in 1818. A Brig of 536 tons. (Wikipedia) 1830 - Voyage. Asia from Ireland. Female Convict Ship; Stead; Master, Alexander Nesbit M.D. Surgeon Superintendent. Arrived in Sydney Cove 13 Jan 1830. Mustered - 186. Died on Voyage - 3. Disembarked - 1. Total Embarked - 200

Asia 1Asia 1 (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 256
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Robyn Everist avatar
Level 53
on 4th January 2026

23 May 1828 - executed in Hobart for stealing in the dwelling of George Cartwright, his master. https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON31-1-6/CON31-1-6P284

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 5th March 2022

1827 - Conduct Record. CON31-1-6. Indent No; 835. Trial; 2 April 1827 Transported for "Highway Robbery" Status; Single. Remarks; "I was out of employ"

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 5th March 2022

1828 - Burials in the Parish of Hobart Town in the County of Buckingham No; 411 Abode; Gaol. Executed for Robbing his Master When buried; 1828, 23 May Age; 23 years Ship’s Name; Asia 3rd. Quality or profession. Convict