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Voyage
Transportation
Catherine Farrell 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
NOTE. There were 2 people named Catherine Farrell on the Arabian. This one was given the identifier (1) in Tasmanian records. Arabian Indent https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON15-1-4$init=CON15-1-4P56 and https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON15-1-4$init=CON15-1-4P57 No 353. Catherine Farrell, age 20, House maid, tried at Cork Co, 16 Mar 1846, 7 years, native place, Co. Cork. Ingle, catholic, can read and write, Relations: Father, John. Mother, Mary. 2 years on the Town. Offence: Vagrancy. Never in prison before. Conduct Record. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON41-1-12$init=CON41-1-12P51 353. Catherine Farrell. (1) House maid. Surgeon’s report, Good. T. of L. 8/1/1850. August 13 1848, died Hospital Hobart Town. Note. The records were confused between the 2 Catherine Farrells. Her death was entered in error on the record of the other Catherine Farrell, and then crossed out, and initialled. This confusion is probably why the T, of L. date was entered as above.