Marion
Built 1834 at Calcutta. Wood ship of 684 Tons.
The 1847/48 voyage sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) BUT also went on to Port Phillip Bay, Victoria where 300 exiles disembarked. (The newspaper source says they were from Millbank, Pentonville & Parkhurst prisons.)
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133 daysVan Diemen's Land
Marion
Built 1834 at Calcutta. Wood ship of 684 Tons.
The 1847/48 voyage sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) BUT also went on to Port Phillip Bay, Victoria where 300 exiles disembarked. (The newspaper source says they were from Millbank, Pentonville & Parkhurst prisons.)
302 Convicts Onboard
| Convict | Conviction | Transportation |
|---|---|---|
Central Criminal Court Not Recorded | 22/11/1843 - 3/4/1844 Van Diemen's Land | |
Derby Assizes Not Recorded | 22/11/1843 - 3/4/1844 Van Diemen's Land |
Other Voyages
| Voyage | Passengers | Average Sentence | Life Sentences |
|---|---|---|---|
7/6/1845 - 16/9/1845MarionVan Diemen's Land | 299 | 11 Years | 5 |
27/9/1847 - 9/1/1848MarionVan Diemen's Land | 301 | 9 Years | 0 |
30/10/1851 - 30/1/1852MarionWestern Australia | 281 | 9 Years | 0 |