America
1829 Voyage - Source; The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser. 20 Aug 1829. Page 2. Shipping Intelligence.
On Tuesday last arrived, from London, the ship America, Captain Donald, with 168 male prisoners. Surgeon Superintendent, Alexander Stewart, Esq. R. N. The guard consists of a detachment of the 63d
Regiment, under the command of Adjutant Montgomery. Passengers, Mrs. Montgomery and two children.
168 Mustered, 8 Died on voyage; Total 176 Embarked.
1831 Voyage - Source; The Hobart Town Courier.
SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1831
Arrived on Monday the 9th. instant the convict ship America, Robert Donald, Esq. Commander, from London 6th. January, with, 186 females. Passengers, Mr. Capon, Chief Constable of the Island, Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Surgeon and Superintendent, Dr. Thomson, R. N.; brings also some Commissariat stores.
The Surgeons Journal for 1830-1831 voyage: https://www.femaleconvicts.org.au/docs/ships/SurgeonsJournal_America1831.pdf
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America
1829 Voyage - Source; The Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser. 20 Aug 1829. Page 2. Shipping Intelligence.
On Tuesday last arrived, from London, the ship America, Captain Donald, with 168 male prisoners. Surgeon Superintendent, Alexander Stewart, Esq. R. N. The guard consists of a detachment of the 63d
Regiment, under the command of Adjutant Montgomery. Passengers, Mrs. Montgomery and two children.
168 Mustered, 8 Died on voyage; Total 176 Embarked.
1831 Voyage - Source; The Hobart Town Courier.
SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1831
Arrived on Monday the 9th. instant the convict ship America, Robert Donald, Esq. Commander, from London 6th. January, with, 186 females. Passengers, Mr. Capon, Chief Constable of the Island, Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Surgeon and Superintendent, Dr. Thomson, R. N.; brings also some Commissariat stores.
The Surgeons Journal for 1830-1831 voyage: https://www.femaleconvicts.org.au/docs/ships/SurgeonsJournal_America1831.pdf
176 Convicts Onboard
| Convict | Conviction | Transportation |
|---|---|---|
Aberdeen Court of Justiciary Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
Aberdeen Court of Justiciary Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
Gloucester Assizes Sheep-stealing | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
1810 | Gloucester Quarter Session Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales |
Hatfield (Alias) | Chester Session of Pleas Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales |
Warwick Quarter Session Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
Inverness Court of Justiciary Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
Chester Session of Pleas Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
Shaw (Alias) | Worcester Quarter Session Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales |
Cambridge Quarter Session Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
Bristol (City) Quarter Session Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
Gloucester Quarter Session Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
Hertford (Liberty of St Albans) Quarter Session and Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
1778 - 1829 | Perth Court of Justiciary Uttering/passing forged notes | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales |
Northumberland Assizes Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
Chester Quarter Session Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
Berks Assizes Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
Gloucester Quarter Session Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
Lancaster Quarter Session Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
1811 | Middlesex Gaol Delivery Highway robbery | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales |
Bristol (City) Session of Peace, Oyer and Terminer and Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
1795 - 1835 | Stafford Assizes Stealing money | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales |
1811 | Chester Session of Pleas Burglary (house breaking) | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales |
Horseman (Alias) | Bucks Assizes Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales |
1770 - 1837 | Gloucester Assizes Stealing fowls (chickens/ducks) | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales |
Lancaster Quarter Session Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
Middlesex Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
Middlesex Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
1801 - 1835 | Cambridge Quarter Session Bigamy | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales |
Bucks Assizes Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales |
Other Voyages
| Voyage | Passengers | Average Sentence | Life Sentences |
|---|---|---|---|
30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831AmericaVan Diemen's Land | 198 | 29 Years | 45 |