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Transportation
Matthew Arbuthnot was transported on the Pekoe, departing 10th Jul 1840 and arriving 7th Nov 1840 with 191 passengers.
Built Dundee, Scotland 1834. 379 tons. Rig type S. Transported convicts from Dublin, Ireland 1840 to New South Wales, Australia. List of 177 - 180 male persons. As this ship sailed direct from Ireland, the details of those on the voyage are NOT fully entered on this site, but being updated by volunteer researchers. Military Guard of the 96th Regiment plus 5 women and 11 children. Two boys, Matthew Wood (son of Michael Wood) and Patrick McArdle (son of James McArdle) - they were considered as free persons. Ship Surgeon, Robert Bower kept a Medical Journal.
Pekoe (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. New South Wales, Australia. Convict Death Register |
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Convict Notes
Indent No; 40 - 1646. 1. Age; 39 years old. ** Born about 1800 Presbyterian. Married with 1 male child. Native Place; County Londonderry. Trial; 27 December 1839 1842 - Possible Death record. New South Wales, Australia. Convict Death Register Date of Death; 17 June 1842 at Sydney Hospital Age; 49 years old ** ** As per Register/s