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.
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134 daysNew South Wales
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.
135 Convicts Onboard
| Convict | Conviction | Transportation |
|---|---|---|
Bucks. Assizes Not Recorded | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales | |
London Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales | |
Berks. Assizes Not Recorded | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales | |
1808 | London Gaol Delivery Theft - larceny | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales |
Lincoln, Parts of Holland Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales | |
Sussex Assizes Not Recorded | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales | |
Essex Assizes Not Recorded | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales | |
Southampton Assizes Not Recorded | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales | |
Surrey, Town and Boro' of Southwark Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales | |
Surrey Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales | |
1801 | Wilts. Quarter Sessions Stealing cheese | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales |
Middlesex Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales | |
Middlesex Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales | |
1805 | Middlesex Gaol Delivery Theft - grand larceny | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales |
Middlesex Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales | |
Surrey Assizes Not Recorded | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales | |
Middlesex Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales | |
1806 | Middlesex Gaol Delivery Stealing money | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales |
1828 | Southampton Assizes Not Recorded | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales |
1805 - 1839 | London Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales |
1801 | London Gaol Delivery Stealing lead | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales |
Berks, Reading Boro' Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales | |
1864 | London Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales |
Middlesex Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales | |
Middlesex Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales | |
1801 | Wilts. Quarter Sessions Stealing corn | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales |
1799 - 1884 | Norfolk Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales |
1801 | Middlesex Gaol Delivery Not Recorded | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales |
Essex Assizes Not Recorded | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales | |
Surrey Assizes Not Recorded | 24/12/1824 - 7/5/1825 New South Wales |
Other Voyages
| Voyage | Passengers | Average Sentence | Life Sentences |
|---|---|---|---|
29/11/1801 - 26/6/1802HerculesNew South Wales | 56 | 43 Years | 21 |
3/7/1830 - 1/11/1830HerculesNew South Wales | 205 | 30 Years | 48 |
14/6/1832 - 16/10/1832HerculesNew South Wales | 204 | 35 Years | 59 |