Story of transport of prisoners from Britain to Australia, reconstructs the voyages and administrative system. Complete list of all ships, masters, surgeons, departure and arrival dates and number of prisoners carried.
xi, 421 p., [14] p. of plates : ill., facsims., map, port. ; 23 cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. (Light shelf wear to top of jacket.) #121121 Second Edition
Convict ships. | Convict ships — Australia. | Penal colonies — Australia — History. | Penal transportation — Australia. | Transportation of convicts — Australia. | Australia — Colonization.