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William Barry was transported on the Waterloo, departing 21st May 1836 and arriving 6th Sep 1836 with 220 passengers.
1829 - Waterloo's first voyage arrived at Sydney Cove 9 July 1829. 180 Male Convicts. 2 Died on voyage. 7 sent to the hospital on landing. Total mustered; 171. Stephen Addison - Commander Michael Goodsire - Surgeon Superintendent [His wife was a passenger] 1842 - The Waterloo voyage of 1842 was wrecked on 28/8/1842. 189 people drowned, these being 143 convicts, 15 men of the 99th Regiment, together with 17 wives and children, the boatswain Mr. Chiverton, the sailmaker, the carpenter and 11 of the crew. Convicts were then received in Cape Town Prison from the wreck of the Waterloo, 2nd September 1842. They then completed their voyage to VDL per “Cape Packet” which arrived on 23/11/1842.
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| Primary Source | Australia Convict Annotated Printed Indentures; 1837 NSW General Census and certificates. |
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Convict Notes
The convict indentures state that William Barry was 27 years old. He could read and write; religion catholic; status single and a native of County Kildare. He was a butcher. William was convicted of highway robbery on 21 March 1836 at Kildare and sentenced to life. He had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 9 inches; complexion dark brown; hair brown and eyes dark grey. Transport number 79. Prisoner number 36-1882. 1837 NSW General Census states that William Barry was assigned to I) Government Service in Sydney and ii) Mar Bragg in Sydney. Received ticket of leave on 31 October 1844 (number 44/2636) at Yass. Application made on William's behalf by Mr Lewes (or Lewis). Received ticket of leave passport to remain in the service of Mr Lewes (or Lewis) Esq. JP at his station in the Murrumbidgee District. Passport number 48/33 dated 20 January 1848.