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The End of Convict Transportation (6): One Last Gasp and the Australian Solution

Note: This post is part of a series on Convict Transportation to the American colonies.
The American Revolution brought an abrupt end to the British practice of transporting convicts to America. Back in England, the supposedly temporary solution of housing convicts on prison hulks in the River Thames to relieve prison overcrowding only had a [...]

Convict Voyages (10): Rebellion

Note: This post is part of a series on Convict Transportation to the American colonies.
Knowing the volatile nature of their cargo, captains of convict ships were careful not to allow convicts much freedom during their voyage to America for fear they could take over the ship. Still, insurrection did occur. In 1751, The [...]