Summary
Born
Jan 1772
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Nov 1801
Arrival
Jun 1802
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Mary Bass
Gender: Female
Born: 1st Jan 1772
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Dublin City
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 29th Nov 1801
Ship: Hercules
Arrival: 26th Jun 1802
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
Mary Bass was transported on the Hercules, departing 29th Nov 1801 and arriving 26th Jun 1802 with 57 passengers.
The "Hercules" ship was built in 1801 at South Sheilds, England. 1801 voyage from Ireland to New South Wales, Australia. Sailed via Rio de Janeiro and the Cape. A mutiny occurred just prior to their arrival at Rio - after 45 minutes it was quashed but 13 convicts had been killed. Jeremiah Pendergass was named as the ring leader and shot. 44 deaths in total on this voyage. There was then another ship, also named, "Hercules" built 1822 at Whitby, England who made 3 trips to Austraia, in 1825, 1830 & 1832.
Hercules (generic)References
| Primary Source | NSW, Aust., Convict Ship Muster Rolls & Related Records (Series CGS 1155, Reels 2417-2428) |
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Convict Notes
Level 174
Level 174
Aged 30, Convicted November 1800