Joseph Somes
Built 1845 at London. Wood ship of 780 Tons. The owner was Thomas Colyer of Kent, the son-in-law of Joseph Somes.
Two voyages with transport convicts to Australia:
1845/1846:
1847: 248 male people (known as "exiles" landed at Point Henry, Geelong, Victoria and 1 went on to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). Queen Victoria had decreed that all of these men (many of them youths from Parkhurst, Isle of Wight) should be treated as "free" upon arrival (significant backlash to transported criminals at this time).
Set sail
In transit
152 daysVan Diemen's Land
Joseph Somes
Built 1845 at London. Wood ship of 780 Tons. The owner was Thomas Colyer of Kent, the son-in-law of Joseph Somes.
Two voyages with transport convicts to Australia:
1845/1846:
1847: 248 male people (known as "exiles" landed at Point Henry, Geelong, Victoria and 1 went on to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). Queen Victoria had decreed that all of these men (many of them youths from Parkhurst, Isle of Wight) should be treated as "free" upon arrival (significant backlash to transported criminals at this time).
250 Convicts Onboard
| Convict | Conviction | Transportation |
|---|---|---|
Northumberland, Newcastle upon Tyne Boro' Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land | |
York, Northallerton Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land | |
Central Criminal Court Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land | |
Lever, John (Alias) | Chester, Nether Knutsford Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land |
1828 - 1847 | Somerset, Bath Boro' Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land |
1826 | Central Criminal Court Burglary (house breaking) | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land |
Gloucester Assizes Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land | |
Ward, William (Alias) | Nottingham Quarter Sesions Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land |
Stafford Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land | |
Scotland, Aberdeen Court of Justiciary Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land | |
Central Criminal Court Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land | |
Davis, John (Alias) | Central Criminal Court Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land |
1815 - 1846 | Cardigan Assizes Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land |
1826 - 1846 | Devon, Exeter City Quarter Sessions Stealing calico | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land |
1812 - 1851 | Stafford Assizes Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land |
1817 Protheroe | Monmouth Assizes Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land |
Central Criminal Court Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land | |
Gloucester Special Assizes Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land | |
Stafford Assizes Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land | |
Norfolk, Great Yarmouth Boro' Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land | |
Norfolk, Great Yarmouth Boro' Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land | |
Northumberland, Newcastle upon Tyne Assizes Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land | |
Lancaster, Salford General Sessions Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land | |
Gloucester Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land | |
Kirk | York, Sheffield Quarter Sessions Stealing fowls (chickens/ducks) | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land |
1826 - 1906 | Lancaster, Manchester Boro' Quarter Sessions Theft - larceny | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land |
Lincoln, Spilsby Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land | |
Hertford Quarter Sessions Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land | |
1821 | Somerset, Bridgewater Quarter Sessions Sheep-stealing | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land |
Seemore (Alias) | Scotland, Edinburgh Court of Justiciary Not Recorded | 18/12/1845 - 19/5/1846 Van Diemen's Land |
Other Voyages
| Voyage | Passengers | Average Sentence | Life Sentences |
|---|---|---|---|
2/6/1847 - 24/9/1847Joseph SomesVan Diemen's Land or Port Phillip | 251 | 8 Years | 0 |