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Arrival at Fremantle
- When
- 10 January 1868
- Where
- Fremantle
The Hougoumont docked at Fremantle on 10 January 1868, ending transportation to Australia.
After an 89-day voyage from England, the Hougoumont arrived in Western Australia. The ship carried 62 Fenian prisoners convicted in England. This arrival marked the end of penal transportation from Britain to Australia.
Sources
- Hougoumont (ship) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-23
- Convict era of Western Australia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
- Fenians Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
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