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Transportation
Henry Block was transported on the Medina, departing 19th Apr 1825 and arriving 14th Sep 1825 with 180 passengers.
Medina 1823. Surgeon’s Journal states: 27 August 1823; Received on board 180 male prisoners. 2: 5 September 1823; Got under way from the Cove of Cork and made all sail for ultimate destination. Two days before our departure 3 of the convicts were taken away in consequence of orders, and it was intended to have replaced them by others, but our short stay would not admit of it. The remaining convicts were 177. One convict died at sea. SHIP NEWS.—On Monday evening last arrived from the Cove of Cork, which she left on the 5th of September, with 176 male convicts, the ship Medina, Captain Brown. The guard comprises a detachment of the 40th, under orders of Lieutenant Gunning. Assistant Surgeon Coleman, 40th Regiment, comes by this opportunity The Surgeon Superintendent is Dr. Rodmell, R N. who was here before in the Mary transport. Sydney Gazette, 1 Jan 1824.
Medina (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 272 |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
1825 - Conduct Record, CON31/1/1. Indent No; 853. Transported for "Stealing Fowls" Status; Single 1825 - Neglect of Duty, returned to Gaol. 1827 - 7 May, Fully committed for trial for Stealing in the dwelling house of H Thrupp, a waistcoat, a knife and 2 dollars. 1827 - 27 Dec. Absconding from the PB the 22nd of this month. Sentence; 3 months. No. 1 chain gang 1828 - 21 March. Burials in the Parish of Hobart Town in the County of Buckingham No; 388 Name; Henry Black ** Spelling as per Register ** Abode; Hobart Town from Hospital When buried; 1828, 21 March Age; 22 years Ship’s Name; Medina Quality or profession. Convict
1830 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, Tasmania. Year; 1830 No; 853 Name; Henry Block Ship arrived by; Medina To whom assigned/Occupation; DECEASED