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Transportation
Patrick Boylan was transported on the Boyd, departing 10th Mar 1809 and arriving 14th Aug 1809 with 144 passengers.
395 ton ship. Departed Cork, Ireland for New South Wales, Australia 1809. After leaving Australia, for New Zealand, the vessel was set upon by natives from Bay of Islands and most onboard the ship were massacred (including cannibalization). The boat was captured and towed to Motu Wai (Red Island) were it was totally destroyed.
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Convict Notes




Colonial Secretary Index. BOYLAN, Patrick. Per "Boyd", 1809. 1810 May 2 Petition for mitigation of sentence (Fiche 3163; 4/1846 p.21) https://content.archives.nsw.gov.au/delivery/StreamGate?dps_pid=FL4160892&dps_dvs=1659285710762~331 This document is very faint and difficult to make out. 2 May 1810. Petition of Patrick Boylan. That petr. is a native of Ireland born in the county of …. parish of Mullavilly Came to this Country in the ship Boyd Thompson Master. S now in Govt. employ at … … situation destitute of …. of work has nothing to support …. being as sufficient. .. he is confident his behaviour … as nothing shall induce him to violate any … in any situation yr. Honor is pleased …That from the knowledge petr. has of yr most worthy .. he is … will be so kind to solicit ... pieces .. of a … of liberty to earn a livelihood for him … he would be no incumbrance to Govt … as in duty bound I shall pray Signed Patrick Boylan, 2 May 1810.