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Transportation
Joseph Towers was transported on the Ocean, departing 31st Jul 1817 and arriving 1st Jan 1818 with 181 passengers.
The 'Ocean' was an English merchant ship and whaler built in 1794 at South Shields, England. In 1803 she accompanied the ship 'Calcutta' to Australia, acting as a transport supply ship. When the settlers abondoned Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria the ship transferred convicts, settlers and marines to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). In 1815, 1817 & 1823 the 'Ocean' transported convicts to New South Wales.
Ocean (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 380 |
| 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
1823 - New South Wales, Australia, Colonial Secretary's Papers Servant of John Dickson of Bringelly; testimony as to his character for a ticket of leave 1824 - Certificate of Freedom. Date; 17 Jan 1824 No; 34/2254 in Lieu of No 28/1725 Age; 67 [1757] Native Place; Surrey Trade or calling; Labourer Trial where & Date; Surry Q S Sentence; 7 years Height; 5 ft. 6 1/4 in Eyes; Dark Hair; Grey Completion; Sallow 1825 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. 1825 Name; Joseph Towers Age; No Details Class; F. S. Vessel; Ocean - 1818 -7 years Employment/Remarks; LEFT the Colony. 1824.