Bermudan Prison c1850s

[Dowd]

Hi all.
I have a document relating to an individual who was released from Borz(?) Island Prison 540.
I think it is in Bermuda.
Can anyone shed any light on this place?
Thanks,
Dowd

[Coromandel]

It's more usually spelled Boaz Island.:) If you try googling that you'll find lots of info. Sorry, I have to head for bed now, otherwise would say more.:sleeping:

[Dowd]

Thats a start thanks.Sweet dreams x !

[Mutley]

Try The National Archives
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATID=-1954622&CATLN=7&Highlight=&accessmethod=4&j=1
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=7&CATID=-4181764&FullDetails=True&j=1&Gsm=2008-08-08


Though it is still a bit far from your location it is nearer than Bermuda. :smile5:

[Coromandel]

Jill Chambers in her article on 'Prison hulks in Bermuda' mentions the opening of Boaz Island prison and the transfer of convicts there from the hulks:

http://www.
swingriotsriotersblacksheepsearch.com/index.php?p=1_20_-Prison-Hulks-in-Bermuda

See also Brenda Mortimer's 'Prisoners in paradise' (an article from Ancestors magazine):

http://
issuu.com/penandsword/docs/prisonersinparadise/1

[Dowd]

Thanks for the links.
Dowd