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 |
|---|---|---|
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 | |
Glasgow Court of Justiciary Burglary (house breaking) | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
Bucks Assizes Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
1810 Toohey | Lancaster Quarter Session Larceny from a person (including picking pockets) | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales |
Northumberland Assizes Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
1793 - 1838 | Stafford Quarter Session Burglary (house breaking) | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales |
1799 | Chester Session of Pleas Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales |
Kent Special Session of Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
Norfolk, Borough of Kings Lynn, Quarter Session Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
1795 | Gloucester Assizes Horse theft | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales |
Berks Quarter Session Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
Middlesex, Westminster, Quarter Session Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
Stafford Assizes Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
Norfolk, Borough of Kings Lynn, 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 | |
Stafford Quarter Session Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
Northumberland Assizes 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 | |
Gwillim (Alias) | Stafford 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 | |
1807 | Bucks Assizes Theft - larceny | 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 | |
1805 - 1829 | Warwick Quarter Session Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales |
Norfolk, Town and Borough of Great Yarmouth, Session of Peace, Oyer and Terminer and Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829 New South Wales | |
Glasgow Court of Justiciary 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 |