Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Catherine Meany 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 Archives - convicts http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON41-1-12,156,87,L,80. |
Claims
No one has claimed Catherine Meany yet.
Photos
No photos have been added for Catherine Meany.
Convict Notes
Catherine Meany convicted at Tipperary on 23/07/1846 for stealing money. 7yr transportation sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Arabian' arriving 1847. Single; Roman Catholic; country servant; aged 30yrs; 4' 11 3/4"; sallow complexion; dk brown hair; Hazel eyes. Gaol Report: 3 previous convictions. Very good conduct. Ship Surgeon's Report: bad Assignments in Colony. Ticket of Leave 19/03/1850 Free Certificate