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Voyage
Transportation
Sarah Wilson was transported on the Amphitrite, departing 21st Aug 1833 and arriving 30th Nov 1832 with 99 passengers.
Master: R Hogg. Owners: Hogg & Co. Wrecked off the coast of France 31 August 1833, with the loss of 108 female convicts and 12 children. Only 3 crew members survived.
Amphitrite (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 216 |
| 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
Old Bailey Proceedings Online (www.oldbaileyonline.org, version 8.0, 10 October 2023), April 1833, trial of MARY TOMKIN SARAH WILSON (t18330411-133). MARY TOMKIN, SARAH WILSON, Theft > simple larceny, 11th April 1833. 803. MARY TOMKIN and SARAH WILSON were indicted for stealing, on the 6th of April , 1 shilling, 2 sixpences, and 3 halfpence , the monies of John Kenny . JOHN KENNY. I work in the provision line . On the 6th of April I was out with a heavy load, between twelve and one o'clock; I went into a public-house to get a pint of beer - I was then going home to my rest, and met these two females, who asked me to stand some gin; I told them to go home - Tomkin then put her arms round my neck, and Wilson took my money; I called the officer and gave them into custody - I lost a shilling, two sixpences, one penny, and one halfpenny. JOHN MURRAY (Police-constable K 178). The prosecutor charged these women with taking his money - it was about a quarter before one o'clock in the morning, in the New-road, St. George's - I have known him some time, he is a very industrious honest man - I took the prisoners to the station; I found 6d. on Wilson - I went back to the place, and found two sixpences on the pavement. DANIEL ENGLISH (Police-constable K 248). On the morning when the prisoners were brought to the station, Tomkin gave me a shilling while the other was being searched - she told me to get something to drink in the morning. Tomkin. I gave him that, as he has had many more- every time he met me he asked me to give him something to drink - he received 10s. a short time ago for hiding a fault. TOMKIN - GUILTY . Aged 27. WILSON - GUILTY . Aged 22. Transported for Seven Years .
On the 31st of August 1833 the Amphitrite ran aground on a sandbank in sight of Boulogne and it was apparent to locals that the ship was in grave danger as it was low tide and the locals knew that it would soon be swamped by the massive tide. Attempts were made by the French to save the passengers and crew but assistance was refused by Captain Hunter. 108 female convicts, 12 children and a crew of 16 were on board and only 3 of the crew survived.