
Ocean
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.
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365 daysVan Diemen's Land or Port Phillip
Ocean
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.
1 Convicts Onboard
| Convict | Conviction | Transportation |
|---|---|---|
Not Recorded | 30/11/1802 - 30/11/1803 Van Diemen's Land or Port Phillip |
Other Voyages
| Voyage | Passengers | Average Sentence | Life Sentences |
|---|---|---|---|
![]() 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 |