Neptune (1836 ship)

The Neptune was a three-masted sailing ship built in Sunderland, England in 1836. Primarily used for transporting convicts to Australia, she made several voyages as a convict ship, transporting hundreds of prisoners along with their guards and medical personnel. Records indicate she sailed primarily to New South Wales and Tasmania (then Van Diemen's Land). Information regarding later usage is sparser, but she appears to have continued service as a merchant vessel after ceasing convict transportation duties. Specific details regarding her eventual fate (e.g., wreck, decommissioning) are not widely available, though maritime records likely exist documenting her later voyages and ultimate disposition. Her design would have been typical of vessels used for long-distance transport during the period, prioritizing cargo capacity and stability over speed.