Jonathan Griffiths (shipowner)

Jonathan Griffiths
BornMay 1773 (1773-05)
England
DiedNovember 1839(1839-11-00) (aged 66)
Port Fairy, Victoria, Australia
OccupationShipsman

Jonathan Griffiths (1773–1839) was an English-born Australian convict, shipowner and builder. He was born in Britain in 1773 to Thomas Griffiths and his wife Sarah nee’ Withers. He was 15 years of age when found guilty of grand larceny and sentenced to 7 years transportation. He reached Port Jackson in August 1790.

He later became known as a shipbuilder, shipowner and whaler in Launceston, Tasmania.

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