Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Michael Byrne was transported on the Bussorah Merchant, departing 16th Aug 1831 and arriving 14th Dec 1831 with 100 passengers.
The Bussorah Merchant was built at Calcutta in 1818, 531 tons. The ship transported convicts from England in 1828 to New South Wales, from Ireland in 1829/30 to Hobart, Van Diemen's Land and in 1831 another voyage to Sydney, New South Wales. (The ship also made voyages to Australia, in 1837, 1839 & 1845 with free immigrants.)
Bussorah Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | NSW Gov Records. Irish Convicts. |
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Convict Notes
1831 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Bussorah Merchant - 1831 Prisoners No; Indent No; 129 Name; Michael Byrne Age; 28 years. Read & write. Single. Native Place; Dublin Trade or calling; Tanner, 10 years Offence; Stealing snuffers Trial; City Dublin - 8 April 1831 - 7 years. Previous Convictions; 7 years Height; 5 ft. 2 1/4 in Assigned; Remarks; BROTHER; to No; 31 - 2223. James Carrigan alias Laurence Byrne. Indent No; 93
52370 Byrne Michael - Bussorah Merchant 1831. 1836 9 February Newcastle BB. Charged William Hanbridge per 'Blenheim' with striking him.
Born - Dublin Ireland. Crime - Stealing snuffers. Single - Tanner.