1/5/1853 - 19/8/1853

embarked 312 male convicts (about 9 died); called at Rio on 29/6 to unload foul ballast which the crew refused to do, convicts took on the task and manned the pumps during leaky voyage, earning a commendation in ship's log and their record of service; Inquiry held re voyage and reports by governor to colonial Secretary in London; Microfiche of Governor's correspondence in State Archives of WA;