Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
James Wiggins was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 31st Dec 1813 and arriving 28th Jul 1814 with 204 passengers.
Built at Harwich in 1811 a square-rigged transport ship of 443 tons and copper lined she had two decks with a height between decks of 5 ft. 8 ins. In 1818, she had a major refit increasing the decks (and convict carrying capacity) to three. She was owned by the London firm of F. & C.F. Mangles.
Surrey Or Surry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 129 (66) |
| 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
Thursday, James Wiggins was committed to our county gaol for trial at the ensuing county sessions, on a charge of stealing five turkeys, and a quantity of other poultry and rabbits, the property of Ann Druce, of Thatcham. Windsor and Eton Express, 14 March 1813.
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Age: 44 Occupation: Labour