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James Byrne was transported on the British Sovereign, departing 16th Dec 1840 and arriving 17th Mar 1841 with 74 passengers.
Built in Sunderland 1840. Tonnage 493. Rig. Appears to be only one voyage transporting convict persons to Australia - Departing Dublin, Ireland 16 Dec 1840 to arrive at Van Diemen's Land 18 March 1841. As this ship sailed direct from Ireland, the full register of transportees are not yet listed on this web site but are currently being added. Please note this if searching for individual persons.
British Sovereign (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Records. |
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Convict Notes
Conduct Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-7$init=CON33-1-7p11 1528. James Byrne. Tried Dublin City, 2 Nov 1840, 7 years. Transported for Felony of jewellery. Stated this offence, Housebreaking & stealing jewellery pro. Ann Hall. Once 6 mos, Handkerchief. 3 mos, gold ring, veil & Books. Once acquitted for handkerchief. Single. Catholic. Can read and write. Surgeon’s Report: A quiet good tempered boy. Trade, Labourer. Age 16, native of Dublin. Remarks: Conduct good. 21 Sep 1844, Ticket of Leave. Free by servitude, 23 Nov 47. F.C. 26/11/47.