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Transportation
John Wilkins was transported on the Roslin Castle (Roslyn Castle), departing 8th Oct 1832 and arriving 5th Feb 1833 with 197 passengers.
Built in Bristol, England. Launched in 1819. 450 ton ship. Five voyages to Australia transporting convict persons. Children of convicts were also transported but considered "free settlers" and not listed by name. The 1832/33 & 1835/36 voyages do not yet have complete lists of passengers - currently being updated. Please note this if searching for individual persons.
Roslin Castle (Roslyn Castle) (generic)References
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Convict Notes
Register of Courts Martial. Gunner & Drvr. Jno Wilkins, Rl. Arty. Regt, (Royal Artillery) Tried at Dublin, 12 May 1832. Proceedings laid before the King, 28 May 1832. Mutinous Conduct, etc. Transported as a Felon, for Life, & sent to NSW.
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. John Wilkins, age on arrival, 21, per Roslin Castle (3) 1833, Tried 1832, at Dublin Court Martial, Life for Desertion. Former conviction, 500 Lashes. DOB 1812. Native place, Norfolk England. Single. Protestant. Soldier groom.