What was the daily routine of a convict in 1850?

Answer 1

4.00 a.m.Prisoner cooks (3 in number) admitted on deck.5.30 a.m.Captains of divisions and upper deck for the purpose of filling wash tubs and prisoners at the same time to commence taking up their beds and hammocks.6.00 a.m.One half of the prisoners admitted for the purpose of washing their person under the supervison of their respective captains half an hour being allowed for this purpose.7.30 a.m.Down all prisoners. Ships company to commence washing upper deck and water closets.8.00 a.m.Breakfast.8.30 a.m.One man from each mess admitted on deck for the purpose of washing up their mess utensils.9.00 a.m.All the prisoners admitted on deck with the exception of the men in each mess who in turn will clean and scrape dry the prison deck and their berths the bottom boards of the latter being removed during which time I will attend in the surgery and on the deck.9.30 a.m.Prison inspected after which all the prisoners will be assembled on deck for prayers.10.00 a.m.One half of the prisoners sent on deck for exercise the other half being arranged in schools under the superintendence of the Religious Instructor assisted by monitors.11.30 a.m.School to break up.12.00 a.m.Dinner.12.30 p.m.From each mess one man to be admitted on deck for the purpose of washing mess utensils.1.20 p.m.Deck to be swept up.1.30 p.m.Half the prisoners to be admitted on deck the remainder below to be arranged in school as in the forenoon.4.00 p.m.Down all beds and hammocks.4.30 p.m.Supper.5.00 p.m.One man from each mess admitted on deck to wash utensils.6.30 p.m.Prayers.7.00 p.m.Petty officers of the day and night muster on deck.8.00 p.m.Down all prisoners.9.00 p.m.Rounds.