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Transportation
Lawrence Casey was transported on the Hercules, departing 29th Nov 1801 and arriving 26th Jun 1802 with 56 passengers.
The "Hercules" ship was built in 1801 at South Sheilds, England. 1801 voyage from Ireland to New South Wales, Australia. Sailed via Rio de Janeiro and the Cape. A mutiny occurred just prior to their arrival at Rio - after 45 minutes it was quashed but 13 convicts had been killed. Jeremiah Pendergass was named as the ring leader and shot. 44 deaths in total on this voyage. There was then another ship, also named, "Hercules" built 1822 at Whitby, England who made 3 trips to Austraia, in 1825, 1830 & 1832.
Hercules (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, 1806-1849. New South Wales General muster A-L 1825 |
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Convict Notes
1801 - Place of Conviction: Kings County. Sentence; 7 years 1816 - Sentence; expired March 1808. Victualled by the Govt. Charity, Sydney ------------------------- 1821 - 8 Sep. Object of Charity. On list of all persons victualled from H.M. Magazines. Page: 68 ------------------------ 1825 - general muster; Remarks; DIED Sydney