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Transportation
James Crengh 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.
WaterlooReferences
| Primary Source | Australia Convict Printed Indentures. |
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Convict Notes
The Printed Convict Indentures state that James Crengh was 29 years old. He could read; religion Protestant; status single and a native of County Cork. He was a farm servant. James was convicted of stealing clothes at Waterford on 4 January 1836 and sentenced to 7 years. He had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: Height - 5 feet 4 1/2 inches; complexion dark ruddy and a little pock pitted; hair brown and eyes hazel. Transport number 173. Prisoner number 36-1976.