Westmoreland (1832 ship)
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| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | Westmoreland |
| Builder | Lynn |
| Launched | 1832 |
| Fate | Last listed in 1847 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 405[1] (bm) |
| Propulsion | Sail |
Westmoreland was built in 1832 at Lynn. She made three voyages transporting convicts to New South Wales. She was last listed in 1847.
First convict voyage (1835): Captain John Brigstock, with surgeon Charles Inches, sailed from London, England on 9 March 1835, and arrived at Port Jackson on 15 July 1835.[1] Westmoreland had embarked 220 male convicts and landed 218; two convicts died on the voyage.[2]
Westmoreland left Port Jackson on 20 August 1835 bound for Portland Bay with a cargo of oil and stores.[3]
Second convict voyage (1836): Captain Brigstock, with surgeon J. Ellis, sailed from Woolwich, England on 12 August 1836, arrived at Hobart Town on 3 December 1836.[4] Westmoreland had embarked 155 female convicts; one convict died on the voyage.[5]
Westmoreland left Hobart Town on 10 January 1837 bound for Launcestown with a cargo of stores.[6]
Third convict voyage (1838): Captain Brigstock, with surgeon George McLure, sailed from Dublin, Ireland on 27 April 1838, and arrived at Port Jackson on 22 August 1838.[7] Westmoreland had embarked 254 male convicts; four convicts died on the voyage.[8]
Westmoreland left Port Jackson on 10 January 1837 bound for Launcestown with a cargo of stores.[9]