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Voyage
Transportation
Margaret Cruise was transported on the Arabian, departing 22nd Nov 1846 and arriving 25th Feb 1847 with 152 passengers.
391 ton Barque. Built Liverpool. The Barque Arabian, under the command of Captain Robertson, left Kingstown, Dublin, 22 November, 1846, with 150 female convicts and 37 children on board. One woman and 7 children died on the voyage. At least 2 children were born during the voyage. The Surgeon Superintendent was Dr Wylie, R.N. and the Matron, Mrs Evans. The Arabian arrived at Hobart Town, February 25 1847.
Arabian (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Records. |
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Convict Notes
Arabian Indent. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON15-1-4$init=CON15-1-4P50 and https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON15-1-4$init=CON15-1-4P51 816. Margaret Cruise, age 25, needlewoman, Tried Dublin City, 16 June 1846, 7 years, native place, Dublin. Single, 1 child, catholic, can read and write. Relations: Brother, Matthew, Sister Ann at N.P. My child in Dublin with its Grandmother. Offence: Stealing wearing apparel, tried with Maria Talbot, on board for same offence. Pr in Dublin. For similar offence, 3 weeks, 6 months.