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Transportation
Michael Costello was transported on the Minerva, departing 1st Jan 1818 and arriving 7th Jun 1818 with 167 passengers.
The Minerva was built at Lancaster, England in 1804. 4 voyages bringing convict transportees to Australia.
Minerva (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Archives - Convicts http://portal.archives.tas.gov.au |
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Convict Notes




New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. Year; 1835 No; 85 Name; Michael Costello Ship; Minerva Assigned; Ticket of Leave Noted against name; DIED; 7 March 1836




1826 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, Tasmania. 1826 No; 85 Name; Michael Costello or Edward Ship arrived by; Minerva To whom assigned/Occupation; INVALIDED




Michael Edward Costello was tried and convicted at Castlebar, Ireland August 1817 for Burglary and assault. Life Sentence. He was transported on the 'Minerva' voyage 2 departing England 22/12/1817, arriving Van Diemens Land 07/06/1818. Convict no. 15153. Colonial Offences: 2./09/1818: Receiving stolen bed, property of the Govt. - 25 lashes and 3mths Gaol Gang. 01/07/1822: Drunk & disorderly - In Stocks 3hrs. 23/08/1823: Out after hours - confined to Watch House at night. 11/11/1825: Breaking peace last night - dism. Died Hobart Town 07/03/1836.