Hercules

601 convicts (0.4% of all records) · transported 1802–1832

Hercules

The "Hercules" ship was built in 1801 at South Sheilds, England. 1801 voyage from Ireland to New South Wales, Australia. Sailed via Rio de Janeiro and the Cape. A mutiny occurred just prior to their arrival at Rio - after 45 minutes it was quashed but 13 convicts had been killed. Jeremiah Pendergass was named as the ring leader and shot. 44 deaths in total on this voyage. There was then another ship, also named, "Hercules" built 1822 at Whitby, England who made 3 trips to Austraia, in 1825, 1830 & 1832.

Voyages

Hercules
HerculesArrived 1802 · 29/11/1801 → 26/6/1802New South Wales57 convicts
Hercules
HerculesArrived 1825 · 24/12/1824 → 7/5/1825New South Wales135 convicts
Hercules
HerculesArrived 1830 · 3/7/1830 → 1/11/1830New South Wales205 convicts
Hercules
HerculesArrived 1832 · 14/6/1832 → 16/10/1832New South Wales204 convicts

Convicts