Bussorah Merchant
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.)
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124 daysNew South Wales
Bussorah Merchant
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.)
170 Convicts Onboard
| Convict | Conviction | Transportation |
|---|---|---|
York, West Riding Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 24/3/1828 - 26/7/1828 New South Wales | |
Kent Assizes Not Recorded | 24/3/1828 - 26/7/1828 New South Wales | |
Kent Special Session of Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 24/3/1828 - 26/7/1828 New South Wales | |
1804 - 1828 | Lincoln, Parts of Kesteven Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 24/3/1828 - 26/7/1828 New South Wales |
Kent Special Session of Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 24/3/1828 - 26/7/1828 New South Wales | |
Kent Assizes Not Recorded | 24/3/1828 - 26/7/1828 New South Wales | |
Middlesex Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 24/3/1828 - 26/7/1828 New South Wales | |
Derby Borough Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 24/3/1828 - 26/7/1828 New South Wales | |
Nottingham Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 24/3/1828 - 26/7/1828 New South Wales | |
York, West Riding Quarter Sessions Stealing cheese | 24/3/1828 - 26/7/1828 New South Wales | |
Francois, Joseph Louis (Alias) | Kent Special Session of Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 24/3/1828 - 26/7/1828 New South Wales |
1805 - 1846 | Essex Assizes Not Recorded | 24/3/1828 - 26/7/1828 New South Wales |
Lancaster Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 24/3/1828 - 26/7/1828 New South Wales | |
Surrey, Town and Boro' of Southwark Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 24/3/1828 - 26/7/1828 New South Wales | |
Middlesex Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 24/3/1828 - 26/7/1828 New South Wales | |
Surrey Quarter Sessions Theft - larceny | 24/3/1828 - 26/7/1828 New South Wales | |
1815 | Middlesex Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 24/3/1828 - 26/7/1828 New South Wales |
Kent Quarter Sessions Theft - larceny | 24/3/1828 - 26/7/1828 New South Wales | |
1802 - 1828 | Nottingham Assizes Not Recorded | 24/3/1828 - 26/7/1828 New South Wales |
Nottingham Assizes Not Recorded | 24/3/1828 - 26/7/1828 New South Wales |
Other Voyages
| Voyage | Passengers | Average Sentence | Life Sentences |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |