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Summary

Born
Jan 1847
Conviction
Shooting
Departure
Oct 1847
Arrival
Dec 1847
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: William West
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1847
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Sailor/mariner

Crime

Crime: Shooting
Convicted at: Cape of Good Hope Court Martial
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Oct 1847
Ship: Jane
Arrival: 13th Dec 1847
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

William West was transported on the Jane, departing 30th Oct 1847 and arriving 13th Dec 1847 with 3 passengers.

A teak built, coppered and copper fastened vessel. 1831 sailing: The Jane departed Cove harbour, Ireland on 29 April 1831 for New South Wales, Australia. 128 prisoners, 66th Reserve Guard. 5 prisoners embarked at Cape of Good Hope. Two died during voyage. (on this site, names & details are currently being listed - as yet incomplete)

JaneJane (generic)

References

Primary SourceLibraries Tasmania's Online collection - CON37-1-4 Image 44

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Convict Notes

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on 8th March 2025

No; 1023. Tried; Block Drift [Cape of Good Hope] Court Martial - 13 January 1847 - 14 years Offence; Discharging his Musket at Private D. Maud??? & John McDonald, with intent to do bodily harm 7 years in the 54th & 91 Reg't. Status; Single