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Voyage
Transportation
Jeremiah Callaghan was transported on the Westmoreland, departing 27th Apr 1838 and arriving 22nd Aug 1838 with 112 passengers.
The Westmoreland was a 405-ton sailing ship built in 1832 at Lynn, Norfolk, England. Four (4) sailings listed for her to transport convicts (and some free settlers and soldiers) to Australia - New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). (Voyage in 1838 from Ireland to NSW is currently being compiled, incomplete list of persons to date.)
Westmoreland (generic)References
| Primary Source | NSW Gov Records. Irish Convicts. |
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Convict Notes
123368 Callaghan Jeremiah - Westmoreland 1838. 1844 27 March Dungog GG. Labourer aged 21 from Co. Kerry. 5'4 1/4"; dark compl., dark brown hair, hazel grey eyes, impediment in speech, various scars and moles. Absconded from Alexander Hughes 3rd March. 173597 Callaghan Jeremiah - Westmoreland 1838. 6 April 1844 Newcastle Gaol State Archives NSW; Gaol Entrance Book, Item: 2/2020; Roll: 757. Admitted to Newcastle gaol from Stroud after absconding. Sentenced to 1 month on the treadmill and return to govt. service.
Born - Kerry County Ireland. Crime - Stealing brass handle. Single - CF 46/359.