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Transportation
James Wilson was transported on the Waterloo, departing 21st May 1836 and arriving 6th Sep 1836 with 220 passengers.
1829 - Waterloo's first voyage arrived at Sydney Cove 9 July 1829. 180 Male Convicts. 2 Died on voyage. 7 sent to the hospital on landing. Total mustered; 171. Stephen Addison - Commander Michael Goodsire - Surgeon Superintendent [His wife was a passenger] 1842 - The Waterloo voyage of 1842 was wrecked on 28/8/1842. 189 people drowned, these being 143 convicts, 15 men of the 99th Regiment, together with 17 wives and children, the boatswain Mr. Chiverton, the sailmaker, the carpenter and 11 of the crew. Convicts were then received in Cape Town Prison from the wreck of the Waterloo, 2nd September 1842. They then completed their voyage to VDL per “Cape Packet” which arrived on 23/11/1842.
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| Primary Source | Australia Convict Annotated Printed Indentures and 1837 NSW General Muster. |
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Convict Notes
The convict indentures state that James Wilson was 25 years old. He could neither read nor write; religion Roman Catholic; status single and a native of County Meath. He is a kitchen boy and post boy. James was convicted of house breaking on 21 March 1836 at Kildare and sentenced to life. He had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: 5 feet 2 1/2 inches; complexion sallow: hair light brown and eyes blue to grey. Transport number 67. Prisoner number 36-1872. NSW 1837 General Muster states that James Wilson was assigned to Hyde Park Barracks in Sydney. No record of receiving ticket of leave or certificate of freedom.