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
Set sail
In transit
130 daysVan Diemen's Land
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
198 Convicts Onboard
| Convict | Conviction | Transportation |
|---|---|---|
Pritchit (Alias), Pritchard | Warwick Quarter Session Not Recorded | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
York (City) Quarter Session Not Recorded | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land | |
Middlesex Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land | |
1798 | Middlesex Theft - larceny | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
1789 | Denbigh Quarter Session Stealing a watch | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
1806 Ellinor Jones | Merioneth Quarter Session Theft - larceny | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
1790 | Salop (Town of Shrewsbury) Quarter Session Not Recorded | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
1810 - 1839 Martha Cupit | Surrey Assizes Not Recorded | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
1809 | Chester Quarter Session Larceny from a person (including picking pockets) | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
1807 | Middlesex Gaol Delivery Larceny from a person (including picking pockets) | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
1804 | Bucks Assizes Handling/receiving stolen goods | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
1801 Kelly | York (Kingston Upon Hull) Quarter Session Not Recorded | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
1813 | Warwick Quarter Session Larceny from a person (including picking pockets) | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
1809 | Middlesex Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
1807 - 1874 | Surrey Quarter Session Larceny, before convicted of felony | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
1810 Carringdon (Alias) | Surrey Quarter Session Stealing money | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
1801 - 1840 | Derby Assizes Not Recorded | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
1771 - 1831 Sandall | Warwick Assizes Not Recorded | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
1808 Elizabeth | York (Leeds Boro) Quarter Session Stealing money | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
1808 | Worcester (City) Assizes Burglary (house breaking) | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
1807 Ester Lyons | Middlesex Not Recorded | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
1807 | Middlesex Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
1805 Badman | Bristol (City) Quarter Session Stealing money | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
Surrey (Town and Borough of Southwark) Quarter Session Not Recorded | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land | |
1831 | Lancaster Quarter Session Not Recorded | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
York (City) Quarter Session Not Recorded | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land | |
Middlesex Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land | |
1805 - 1832 | Middlesex Stealing clothes | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
1785 | Middlesex Handling/receiving stolen goods | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
Lancaster Quarter Session Not Recorded | 30/12/1830 - 9/5/1831 Van Diemen's Land |
Other Voyages
| Voyage | Passengers | Average Sentence | Life Sentences |
|---|---|---|---|
4/4/1829 - 18/8/1829AmericaNew South Wales | 176 | 24 Years | 29 |