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Transportation
Mary Cassidy was transported on the Arabian, departing 22nd Nov 1846 and arriving 25th Feb 1847 with 152 passengers.
391 ton Barque. Built Liverpool. The Barque Arabian, under the command of Captain Robertson, left Kingstown, Dublin, 22 November, 1846, with 150 female convicts and 37 children on board. One woman and 7 children died on the voyage. At least 2 children were born during the voyage. The Surgeon Superintendent was Dr Wylie, R.N. and the Matron, Mrs Evans. The Arabian arrived at Hobart Town, February 25 1847.
Arabian (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Records. |
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Convict Notes
Arabian Indent. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON15-1-4$init=CON15-1-4P50 and https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON15-1-4$init=CON15-1-4P51 815. Mary Cassidy, (proper name Nugent), age 27, House maid and Cap maker, Tried at Dublin City, 16 Sep 1845, 7 years. Native place, Dublin. Single, catholic, can read. Relations: Uncle William Nugent in Dublin. Had charge of two children on board whose father Denis Condon was transported to this Colony per Samuel Boddington. Offence: Stealing a kettle from a shop in Dublin. For a coat, 3 months, stockings, 6 months, knife, 12 months. Conduct Record https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON41-1-12$init=CON41-1-12P23 Mary Cassidy. See record for details. T. of L. 21/5/1851. Not to reside in Hobart Town or Launceston.