Convict Ships, The 1787-1868

Bateson, Charles

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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.

Additional Information

Author Bateson, Charles
Number of pagesxi, 421 p., [14] p. of plates : ill., facsims., map, port. ; 23 cm.
PublisherBrown, Son & Ferguson. Nautical Publishers, Glasgow
Year Published1969 2nd edition
Binding Type

Hardcover in Dustjacket

Book Condition

Near Fine. Edgewear to jacket

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