
380 ton ship built 1831 at Whitby, England. The 'King William' ship departed Kingston, Ireland on 28 April 1840 for New South Wales, Australia with 180 male prisoners, 9 free passengers (some sons of the prisoners), arriving 17 Aug 1840 (111 days). 80th & 96th Regiment Guards. Four women and several children. Note: As this ship sailed direct from Ireland it's details are not complete on this British register. Names of convicts are being added in, by Volunteers and as yet not complete.