Between 1787 and 1867, the government of Great Britain deported about 160,000 convicts to Australia. This forced migration had a significant impact on the areas growth and development, as many of these individuals chose to stay in Australia after completing their sentence. Today, an estimated 20% of Australian citizens are descendants from these convicts. On this website, courtesy of the State Library of Queensland, researchers and students of Australian history can explore data about these convicts and learn more about this history. Researchers (or descendants) who know a particular convict's name can search records by name to learn more about each individual's place of birth, date of deportation, and conviction. Alternatively, visitors can explore records by ship name, which are organized alphabetically. Visitors can also browse convicts by the crime; the list reveals that while some were convicted of violent crimes, many were deported for petty offenses. For example, 25 convicts were convicted of stealing potatoes. Collectively, this database provides a useful research tool for anyone hoping to learn more about this chapter of British and Australian History.