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Voyage
Transportation
John Crossan was transported on the Prince Regent, departing 7th Aug 1841 and arriving 2nd Jan 1842 with 146 passengers.
Prince Regent, 1820-21. On Tuesday arrived from Ireland, the ship Prince Regent, Captain Clifford. She left the Cove of Cork the 19th of September last, and brings, in excellent health, 144 male prisoners. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Taylor, R. N. The guard comprises 30 men of the 1st Foot (Royals), under orders of Lieut. Lewis. Sydney Gazette, 13 Jan 1821.
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Convict Notes
Son Patrick: admitted to the Queens Orphan School (children were not usually permitted to remain with their parents and so admitted to this orphanage at New Town, near Hobart) on 8 Jan 1842, aged 11yrs. Father is recorded as "John Crossan per the 'Prince Regent' transport ship. He left the Home on 2 Nov 1843 - absconded. No other details. (ref. SWD 7 & 28) Father's Indent Record clearly indicates his son Patrick is on board with him. Departure from VDL: John CROSSAN left VDL on 12 Sept 1852 from Launceston to Melbourne, Victoria on the 'Gazelle'. John, free by servitude. Ship to Colony: Prince Regent. (ref. 220/1/2 p. 138). Son Patrick CROSSAN (CROSSIN) had left on 12 April 1852, free, steerage on the 'City of Melbourne' from Launceston to Melbourne. Ship to Colony: Prince Regent. (ref. 220/1/1 pg 653)
John CROSSAN was convicted at Co. Antrim, Ireland on 22 Oct 1840 for Larceny - stealing glazed linen. Previous convictions. 7yr transportation sentence. Note: John was aged 71yrs! Gaol Report: "well conducted". Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Prince Regent' arriving 2 Jan 1842. Ship Surgeon's report: "Orderly & keeping the prison clean". Aged 71yrs; a gardener (hot houses & florist); Roman Catholic; can read & write; 5'7"; sallow complexion; grey hair; grey eyes. Married - wife Letitia. 6 children - son Patrick, aged 11 yrs accompanied him aboard this ship. VDL: 1 yr Probation Period - at Fingal. Several notes of misconduct such as drink and being out after hours. 17 Nov 1846: Ticket of Leave granted. 22 Oct 1847: Conditional Pardon approved. 29 Oct 1847: Free Certificate issued.