Chapman
The Chapman ship was built at Whitby, England in 1777, rebuilt in 1811 and refurbed in 1815.
Tonnage: 558
The 1817 voyage from Ireland to New South Wales, Australia is not yet fully recorded on this web site - currently being updated. A mutiny occurred on this voyage with 7 men killed and many others wounded. (200 male convicts embarked)
1824 voyage from England to Van Diemen's Land (180 male convicts).
1826 voyage from England to Van Diemen's Land (100 male convicts, 2 escaped). Royal Staff guards & 19 private passengers.
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178 daysVan Diemen's Land
Chapman
The Chapman ship was built at Whitby, England in 1777, rebuilt in 1811 and refurbed in 1815.
Tonnage: 558
The 1817 voyage from Ireland to New South Wales, Australia is not yet fully recorded on this web site - currently being updated. A mutiny occurred on this voyage with 7 men killed and many others wounded. (200 male convicts embarked)
1824 voyage from England to Van Diemen's Land (180 male convicts).
1826 voyage from England to Van Diemen's Land (100 male convicts, 2 escaped). Royal Staff guards & 19 private passengers.
100 Convicts Onboard
| Convict | Conviction | Transportation |
|---|---|---|
1800 - 1853 | Perth Court of Justiciary Not Recorded | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land |
Nicholson (Alias) | Glasgow Court of Justiciary Not Recorded | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land |
Middlesex Gaol Delivery Larceny from a person (including picking pockets) | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land | |
York City Assizes Not Recorded | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land | |
Middlesex Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land | |
Norfolk, Borough of Kings Lynn Quarter Session and Gaol Delivey Not Recorded | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land | |
Middlesex Session of Peace Not Recorded | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land | |
1803 - 1870 | Norfolk, Town and Borough of Great Yarmouth, Session of Oyer and Terminer, Peace and Gaol Delivery Burglary (house breaking) | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land |
York Assizes Not Recorded | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land | |
1804 - 1882 Bradmore, Broadmore | Berks. Assizes Burglary (house breaking) | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land |
1854 | York, West Riding Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land |
Chester Sessions of Pleas Malicious wounding | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land | |
Northampton Town Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land | |
York, Borough and Soke of Doncaster Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land | |
Edinburgh Court of Justiciary Not Recorded | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land | |
1804 - 1830 | York, Town of Kingston upon Hull Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land |
Norfolk, Town and Borough of Great Yarmouth, Session of Oyer and Terminer, Peace and Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land | |
1809 - 1870 | Northampton Town Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land |
Isle of Man Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land | |
Middlesex Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land | |
1796 - 1870 | Nottingham Quarter Sessions Theft - larceny | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land |
1791 - 1836 | Oxford City Quarter Sessions and Gaol Delivery Larceny from a person (including picking pockets) | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land |
1802 - 1827 | Northumberland Gaol Delivery Highway robbery | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land |
Mcpherson (Alias), Jones (Alias) | Glasgow Court of Justiciary Not Recorded | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land |
1807 | Somerset Assizes Burglary (house breaking) | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land |
Ayr Court of Justiciary Not Recorded | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land | |
Middlesex Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land | |
1805 - 1842 | Gloucester Quarter Sessions Stealing clothes | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land |
1807 | Dumfries Court of Justiciary Burglary (house breaking) | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land |
Durham and Sadberge Assizes and Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 12/4/1826 - 7/10/1826 Van Diemen's Land |
Other Voyages
| Voyage | Passengers | Average Sentence | Life Sentences |
|---|---|---|---|
25/3/1817 - 26/7/1817ChapmanNew South Wales | 202 | 23 Years | 33 |
6/4/1824 - 27/7/1824ChapmanVan Diemen's Land | 180 | 40 Years | 64 |