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Thomas Bourke 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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Convict Notes
The Convict Indentures state that Thomas Bourke was 28 years old. He could read and write: religion Roman Catholic; status single and a native of County Tipperary. He was a carpenter, tolerable. Thomas was convicted of forcible possession (violent theft)at Tipperary on 3 March 1835 and sentenced to 7 years. He had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: height 5 feet 6 1/2 inches; complexion sallow and freckled; hair brown mixed with grey and eyes grey. Transport number 157. Prisoner number 36-1960. Received ticket of leave on 13 November 1840 (number 40/2362) in the District of Port Stephens at Dungog. Received ticket of leave passport on 11 July 1842 (number 42/160) stating that he was allowed to remain at Peel River in the service of the Australian Agricultural Company for 12 months. Received Certificate of Freedom on 4 November 1842 (number 42/1916) at Dungog.