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Voyage
Transportation
John Brennan was transported on the Osprey, departing 11th Nov 1844 and arriving 26th Jan 1845 with 10 passengers.
(Trove) Three masted schooner, 148 tons. 11Nov1844 departure was from Hong Kong, with 10 male Chinese prisoners, who were later transhipped to Norfolk Island.
Osprey (generic)References
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Convict Notes
01/09/1856: Longford, VDL: misconduct. 14 days hard labour. Conditional Pardon 29/09/1859
John Brennan was convicted in Hong Kong on 02/10/1844 whilst serving as a Police Officer in the 55th Regiment (3yrs). Life Sentence. Transported on a non-convict ship - the 'Osprey' arriving 26/01/1845. Roman Catholic; not literate; 5'4 1/2"; 21yrs of age; dk brown hair; dk brown eyes; dark complexion; scars; single man. Native Place: Roscommon, Ireland. Station Gang: Norfolk Island, 4yrs. Transferred to Van Diemens Land per 'Lady Franklin' 06/08/1847. To be sent to Cascades, Hobart, to complete N.I. probation & to be kept separate. Numerous records of misconduct and punishments. Assignments included: Lymington, St. Peter's Pass, Cascades, Archer at Longford, Fingal. 14/09/1853: Ticket of Leave granted.