The Bussorah Merchant was built at Calcutta in 1818, 531 tons. The ship transported convicts from England in 1828 to New South Wales, from Ireland in 1829/30 to Hobart, Van Diemen's Land and in 1831 another voyage to Sydney, New South Wales. (The ship also made voyages to Australia, in 1837, 1839 & 1845 with free immigrants.)
Voyages
| Voyage | Passengers | Average Sentence | Life Sentences |
|---|---|---|---|
24/3/1828 - 26/7/1828Bussorah MerchantNew South Wales | 170 | 35 Years | 49 |
1/10/1829 - 18/1/1830Bussorah MerchantVan Diemen's Land | 200 | 43 Years | 75 |
16/8/1831 - 14/12/1831Bussorah MerchantNew South Wales | 100 | 35 Years | 30 |