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Bridget Bryne was transported on the Arabian, departing 22nd Nov 1846 and arriving 25th Feb 1847 with 152 passengers.
391 ton Barque. Built Liverpool. The Barque Arabian, under the command of Captain Robertson, left Kingstown, Dublin, 22 November, 1846, with 150 female convicts and 37 children on board. One woman and 7 children died on the voyage. At least 2 children were born during the voyage. The Surgeon Superintendent was Dr Wylie, R.N. and the Matron, Mrs Evans. The Arabian arrived at Hobart Town, February 25 1847.
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Convict Notes
Bridget Byrne (proper name Taylor) was convicted at Dublin City on 25/06/1846 for stealing a night wrapper. 7 yr sentence. Twice convicted before. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Arabian' arriving 25/02/1847. Aged 30yrs; married woman - husband John; housemaid' 5'1"; fresh complexion; black hair; Hazel eyes. Native Place - Dublin. Assignments in Colony. Several notes of misconduct. Ticket of Leave 14/01/1851 Application for permission to marry: to William Johnson. 08/10/1851. 18/06/1866 Launceston: Stealing a door scraper. 1mth hard labour.