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Transportation
William Eggleson was transported on the Pilot, departing 28th Feb 1817 and arriving 28th Jul 1817 with 120 passengers.
The Pilot was built at Newcastle UK and owned by S.F.Somes (Lloyds Register). 392 tons. 1817 voyage: Sailed to Port Jackson, New South Wales and then on to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). Convicts on this voyage came from throughout Ireland. Capt William Pexton (accompanied by his wife, who kept a journal of the voyage)
Pilot (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Colonial Secretary Index. |
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Convict Notes
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. William Eggleson, alias Egleson, Eggleston, age on arrival, 40, per Pilot (1817) Tried at Antrim Co., 1816, Life. DOB 1777, native place, Donegore Antrim Co., trade, Labourer. --------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Index. EGGLESON, William. Per "Pilot", 1817. 1818 Feb 9 On list of prisoners to be sent to Newcastle per "Elizabeth Henrietta" (Reel 6006; 4/3498 p.47) 1822 Aug 2; 1824 Jan 31 On list of prisoners assigned (Fiche 3290; 4/4570D pp.35, 36)