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Voyage
Transportation
John Archer was transported on the Portland, departing 21st Feb 1833 and arriving 26th Jun 1833 with 199 passengers.
The 'Portland' ship was built at Bristol, England in 1822, 385 tons. The 'Portland' transported convicted from Britain to Australia in 1832 & 1833. The 1833 voyage came direct from Cork, Ireland therefore all of the passengers are not yet listed on this web site.
Portland (generic)References
| Primary Source | convict indents - 1837 Census -- TOL |
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Convict Notes
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. John Archer, age on arrival, 20, per Portland (2) 1833, Tried at Tipperary, 1832, Life for Firearms. White Boy Irish rebel. DOB, 1813, native place, Tipperary Co. Single. Trade: Coal miner. Catholic.
29 SEP 1840 - Admitted to Newcastle gaol on a charge of burglary
Tried in Tipperary for having fire arms in his possesion and sentenced to transportation for Life -- Description - Height: 5 feet 7.25; Complexion: Fair ruddy & little freckled; Eyes: Grey; Hair: Light brown -- 1837 Employment: Australian Agricultural Company; Residence: Newcastle -- Ticket of Leave Number: 43/1788 Year: 1843; Allowed to remain in the District of Newcastle -- 1847 Recommended date 1847; Original Remarks: Conditional Pardon