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Michael Clohessy was transported on the Waterloo, departing 21st May 1836 and arriving 6th Sep 1836 with 220 passengers.
1829 - Waterloo's first voyage arrived at Sydney Cove 9 July 1829. 180 Male Convicts. 2 Died on voyage. 7 sent to the hospital on landing. Total mustered; 171. Stephen Addison - Commander Michael Goodsire - Surgeon Superintendent [His wife was a passenger] 1842 - The Waterloo voyage of 1842 was wrecked on 28/8/1842. 189 people drowned, these being 143 convicts, 15 men of the 99th Regiment, together with 17 wives and children, the boatswain Mr. Chiverton, the sailmaker, the carpenter and 11 of the crew. Convicts were then received in Cape Town Prison from the wreck of the Waterloo, 2nd September 1842. They then completed their voyage to VDL per “Cape Packet” which arrived on 23/11/1842.
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| Primary Source | Australia Convict Annotated Printed Indentures; 1837 NSW General Muster and certificate records. |
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Incorrectly spelt surname. Have corrected it to 'Cl' instead of 'Ch'.
The Convict Indentures state that Michael Clohessy was 30 years old. He could neither read nor write; religion Roman Catholic; status married with 3 daughters and a native of County Clare. He was a farm servant. Michael was convicted of an unlawful oath on 14 July 1835 in Clare and sentenced to 7 years. He had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 1 3/4 inches; complexion sallow; hair light brown and eyes grey. Transport number 81. Prisoner number 36-1884. Comment on indenture form 'that he was brother to 36-1884 (Cornelius Clohessy)'. Received Ticket of leave on 13 November 1840 (number 40/2361) in the Port Stephens District. Received Certificate of Freedom on 14 March 1848 (number 48/137). 1837 NSW General Muster states that Michael was assigned to the Government in Sydney.