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Transportation
Mary Breen was transported on the Blackfriar, departing 24th Jan 1851 and arriving 29th May 1851 with 199 passengers.
Ship built at Sunderland 1848. 621 tons. 1851: 261 female prisoners - 1 death (register of passengers currently being listed on this site - not yet complete). It is understood there were also 3 free female passengers. Master: T Greeves Surgeon: Jn Moody
Blackfriar (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Archives - convicts |
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Convict Notes
1 child on board with her - Sarah aged 10yrs. Father of child recorded as George Murphy. Sarah Murphy admitted to New Town Orphanage (as was the custom for children of female convicts)3 June 1851. Discharged 6 Aug 1855 to care of Charles Carroll, Hobart (most probably to work). (Ref. SWD 28. Mother recorded as Mary Breen per Blackfriar. Sister: Anne - in America Sister: Diddy (or Biddy)
Mary Breen was convicted at Wexford on 16/07/1850 for Larceny - steal clothing. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Blackfriar 1851. Roman Catholic; single,1 child; 30yrs of age; dk brown hair; dark complexion; dk blue eyes; 5'2 3/4". Assignments of service in Colony: New Town Farm; Hobart; House of Correction, Cascades Hobart; Pitt Water. 1855: at hospital, as a nurse. Certificate of Freedom, Hobart 16/07/1857.