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Transportation
Martin Carroll was transported on the Medina, departing 5th Sep 1823 and arriving 29th Dec 1823 with 179 passengers.
Medina 1823. Surgeon’s Journal states: 27 August 1823; Received on board 180 male prisoners. 2: 5 September 1823; Got under way from the Cove of Cork and made all sail for ultimate destination. Two days before our departure 3 of the convicts were taken away in consequence of orders, and it was intended to have replaced them by others, but our short stay would not admit of it. The remaining convicts were 177. One convict died at sea. SHIP NEWS.—On Monday evening last arrived from the Cove of Cork, which she left on the 5th of September, with 176 male convicts, the ship Medina, Captain Brown. The guard comprises a detachment of the 40th, under orders of Lieutenant Gunning. Assistant Surgeon Coleman, 40th Regiment, comes by this opportunity The Surgeon Superintendent is Dr. Rodmell, R N. who was here before in the Mary transport. Sydney Gazette, 1 Jan 1824.
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Convict Notes
Moreton Bay Convict Register. Martin Carroll, per Medina 1, Tried at Dublin City, 13 Jun 1823, Felony handkerchief, 7 years, Shoemaker & Clerk. Colonial Sentence: Gen. Sess. Sydney, 8 Oct 1827, Runaway from an Iron Gang & an old offender. 2 years. Run Description: Martin Carroll, native of Dublin, age 21, 5 ft 9 ½ in, Dark comp, brown hair, hazle eyes, catholic.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Martin Carroll, age on arrival, 19, per Medina (1) 1823, Tried Dublin City, 1823, 7 years, DOB, 1804, native of Mayo Co. Clerk.