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Thomas Carey 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
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Convict Notes
Conduct Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-7$init=CON33-1-7p53 1570. Thomas Carey, Tried Cork Ct Martial, 1 October 1840, 7 years. Transported for Desertion. Stated this offence- Desertion, 2 days absent. Twice for same, 2 and 3 mos. 40 days- making away with soldier’s necessaries. Single. Surgeon’s Report: Smart cleanly lad, well behaved. Trade, Labourer, age 22, Native place, Tipperary. Remarks – Has been a soldier, Branded DDD on the left side 19th Regt 3 years. 21 Sept 1844, Ticket of Leave. Conditional Pardon approved, Gazette, 10 Nov 1846. Remarks: Recd. To H.M. the Queen for a C. Pardon available in the Australian colonies and New Zealand, Gazette, 18/11/1845. ----------------------------------------------------