Henry Porcher
1825 Journey.
On Saturday morning (3 Dec) arrived from London and Dublin, the ship Henry Porcher, Captain John Thompson, with 175 male prisoners, having lost one man - the rest in good health. She sailed from London the 10th of July, and Dublin the 5th of August. The guard comprises a detachment of the 47th Regiment, under the orders of Captain Donaldson. The Surgeon Superintendent is Dr. CARTER, R. N.
Sydney Gazette, 5 Dec 1825.
Set sail
In transit
106 daysVan Diemen's Land
Henry Porcher
1825 Journey.
On Saturday morning (3 Dec) arrived from London and Dublin, the ship Henry Porcher, Captain John Thompson, with 175 male prisoners, having lost one man - the rest in good health. She sailed from London the 10th of July, and Dublin the 5th of August. The guard comprises a detachment of the 47th Regiment, under the orders of Captain Donaldson. The Surgeon Superintendent is Dr. CARTER, R. N.
Sydney Gazette, 5 Dec 1825.
261 Convicts Onboard
| Convict | Conviction | Transportation |
|---|---|---|
1817 - 1889 Absolom | Old Bailey Assault | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land |
1813 - 1890 Absolom | Old Bailey Robbery | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land |
Central Criminal Court Theft - grand larceny | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land | |
Central Criminal Court Stealing from employer/master | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land | |
Berks. Assizes Not Recorded | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land | |
Essex Quarter Session Not Recorded | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land | |
Essex. Colchester Quarter Session Not Recorded | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land | |
1809 - 1887 | Kingston, Upper Canada, Court Martial Not Recorded | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land |
1816 - 1881 James Charlton | Central Criminal Court Not Recorded | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land |
1813 - 1899 | Central Criminal Court Burglary (house breaking) | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land |
Middlesex. Westminster Quarter Session Not Recorded | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land | |
Somerset Assizes Burglary (house breaking) | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land | |
1795 - 1837 | Northampton Town Quarter Session Forgery | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land |
Middlesex. Westminster Quarter Session Not Recorded | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land | |
Central Criminal Court Not Recorded | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land | |
Middlesex. Westminster Quarter Session Not Recorded | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land | |
1813 - 1878 Caleb | Somerset Quarter Session Sheep-stealing | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land |
Norfolk Assizes Manslaughter/culpable homicide | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land | |
Essex. Colchester Quarter Session Not Recorded | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land | |
Central Criminal Court Not Recorded | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land | |
Sussex Quarter Session Not Recorded | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land | |
1812 - 1886 | Sussex Quarter Session Stealing fowls (chickens/ducks) | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land |
1805 - 1872 | Sussex Quarter Session Stealing fowls (chickens/ducks) | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land |
Sussex Quarter Session Not Recorded | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land | |
1812 | Sussex Quarter Session Larceny from a person (including picking pockets) | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land |
Central Criminal Court Not Recorded | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land | |
Central Criminal Court Not Recorded | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land | |
Wilts. Quarter Session Not Recorded | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land | |
Middlesex. Westminster Quarter Session Not Recorded | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land | |
Northampton Quarter Session Not Recorded | 1/8/1836 - 15/11/1836 Van Diemen's Land |
Other Voyages
| Voyage | Passengers | Average Sentence | Life Sentences |
|---|---|---|---|
5/8/1825 - 3/12/1825Henry PorcherNew South Wales | 176 | 22 Years | 28 |
29/8/1834 - 1/1/1835Henry PorcherNew South Wales | 261 | 33 Years | 71 |