Denis Callaghan

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Summary

Born
Jan 1816
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Dec 1840
Arrival
Mar 1841
Death
Oct 1844
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Personal Information

Name: Denis Callaghan
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1816
Death: 18th Oct 1844
Age at death: 28

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Cork
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 16th Dec 1840
Arrival: 17th Mar 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Denis Callaghan 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 SovereignBritish Sovereign (generic)

References

Primary Sourcehttps://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1378474

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Died at Perth Depot 18 October 1844