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Voyage
Transportation
Benjamin Tranter was transported on the Emperor Alexander, departing 6th Apr 1833 and arriving 12th Aug 1833 with 210 passengers.
The Emperor Alexander ship was built at Chepstow, Wales in 1814. 366 tons. 1833 voyage from Sheerness to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) with 210 male convicts (2 deaths) from Britain. 124 days voyage.
Emperor Alexander (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 43 (23) |
| 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 |
Claims
"Benjamin Tranter is my Great Great Grandfather."
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Convict Notes
Arrived on the Steamer Shamrock from Launceston Tasmania onthe 16 Oct 1851 to Melbourne.
William Joseph Tranter b 30 May 1848 Launceston also travelled with his parents from Launceston
Benjamin Dollas Tranter was 18 years old when convicted of 'stealing money'. His occupation was a "Labourer/Iron Founder". Benjamin was 5'5" tall dark complexion, dark brown hair, grey eyes, tattoos, single. Born in Birmingham, to Joseph Tranter and Ann Wooton. I found 2 birth dates for Benjamin, 1814 and also 1818. 1833: Assigned to Dr Hudspeth 1835: Assigned to Mr J Jordan 28/1/1842: TOL 8/1/1847: COF 6/10/1845: Married Elizabeth Shaw (Emma Eugenia) at The Holy Trinity Church, Launceston, TAS. They had 7 children. 1848 Census: Was in Launceston. 16/10/1851: Passengers Launceston to Melbourne, also son, William. 12/1/1853: Passengers Launceston to Melbourne, Elizabeth and Benjamin only. 27/8/1870: Benjamin died in Knowsley, Victoria, Australia, (near to Heathcote, Victoria).