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Voyage
Transportation
James Crowley was transported on the Portland, departing 21st Feb 1833 and arriving 26th Jun 1833 with 199 passengers.
The 'Portland' ship was built at Bristol, England in 1822, 385 tons. The 'Portland' transported convicted from Britain to Australia in 1832 & 1833. The 1833 voyage came direct from Cork, Ireland therefore all of the passengers are not yet listed on this web site.
Portland (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
COUNTY GALWAY ASSIZES James Dondecan, James Crowley, and Thomas Connelly employed in the Preventive Coast Guard Service, and stationed in distant part of Connemara, were brought before the Hon. Justice Burton, charged with having aided, and assisted a party of Terry Alts, few months ago. It appeared in evidence that these persons were not only aiders and abettors of the Terry system, but that they had identified themselves with it so cordially, as occasionally to supply those misguided people with the arms and ammunition with which they were entrusted his majesty, for the sole purpose of protecting the fair trader against the mischiefs of contraband incursion. For this offence, although ably defended, these persons were found guilty, and very properly sentenced by the learned judge to transportation for life, while ten of the country people included in the indictment, were sentenced to seven years’ transportation, We trust that the example which has been made of those three individuals, will not fail in producing its desired effect upon all officers and men engaged in the service, and indeed upon every individual entrusted with his Majesty’s arms. Kerry Evening Post, 31 Oct 1832. Terry Alts were part of the White Boy movements which appeared in Clare and Galway 1831-1832. For more information see: https://eamonhealy.wordpress.com/2021/07/14/terry-alts-and-whiteboys-of-county-galway-1830s-post-2-outrages-in-south-galway/
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. James Crowley, age on arrival, 22, per Portland (2) 1833, Tried at Galway Co. 1832, Life for Firearms. Irish Rebel White Boy. DOB, 1811, native place, Cork. Single. Trade: Boatswain in coast guard service. Catholic.