The 'Ocean' was an English merchant ship and whaler built in 1794 at South Shields, England. In 1803 she accompanied the ship 'Calcutta' to Australia, acting as a transport supply ship. When the settlers abondoned Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria the ship transferred convicts, settlers and marines to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). In 1815, 1817 & 1823 the 'Ocean' transported convicts to New South Wales.
Voyages
| Voyage | Passengers | Average Sentence | Life Sentences |
|---|---|---|---|
30/11/1802 - 30/11/1803OceanVan Diemen's Land or Port Phillip | 1 | 14 Years | 0 |
31/7/1815 - 30/1/1816OceanNew South Wales | 221 | 49 Years | 97 |
31/7/1817 - 1/1/1818OceanNew South Wales | 181 | 47 Years | 74 |
22/4/1823 - 27/8/1823OceanNew South Wales | 175 | 70 Years | 119 |