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Transportation
John White 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 376 |
| 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
1825 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. 1825 Name; John White Age; No Details Class; F. S. Vessel; Ocean - 1818 - 7 years Employment/Remarks; LEFT; the Colony. 13 Dec 1823
Old Bailey On-Line Born; 1791 Tried; 30 October 1816. Tried at Old Bailey, London. Accused of shoplifting (stealing, on the 19th of October, a brass cock, value 12s. the property of Joseph Coles privately in his shop). Found guilty.
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Age; 26 Trial Date; 30 Oct 1816 Trade; Sailor Height; 5 ft. 4 in