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Voyage
Transportation
Susan West was transported on the Blackfriar, departing 24th Jan 1851 and arriving 29th May 1851 with 199 passengers.
Ship built at Sunderland 1848. 621 tons. 1851: 261 female prisoners - 1 death (register of passengers currently being listed on this site - not yet complete). It is understood there were also 3 free female passengers. Master: T Greeves Surgeon: Jn Moody
Blackfriar (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Archives - convicts |
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Convict Notes
Susan West was convicted at Longford, Ireland on 02/07/1850 for Vagrancy. 7 yr sentence. Previously convicted for this offence 20 times. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Blackfrair' arriving 29/05/1851. Gaol report - troublesome. Ship Surgeon's Report: good. Housemaid; 4'10 1/4"; 23 yrs; Protestant; dark complexion; brown hair; Hazel eyes; single; native place - Co. Leitrim. Assignments of service in Colony. Ticket of Leave 18/10/1853 Conditional Pardon 13/03/1855 Married William Chandler 23/08/1855 Hobart district (ref. 337/1855-37). William recorded as free person, although he may have been transported as there were several sent here.