Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Michael Cummins was transported on the Westmoreland, departing 27th Apr 1838 and arriving 22nd Aug 1838 with 112 passengers.
The Westmoreland was a 405-ton sailing ship built in 1832 at Lynn, Norfolk, England. Four (4) sailings listed for her to transport convicts (and some free settlers and soldiers) to Australia - New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). (Voyage in 1838 from Ireland to NSW is currently being compiled, incomplete list of persons to date.)
Westmoreland (generic)References
| Primary Source | NSW Gov Records. Irish Convicts. |
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Convict Notes
127610 Cummins Michael - Westmoreland 1838. 1846 22 March Sydney GG. Warehouseman and labourer aged 25 from Dublin City. Ruddy and freckled compl., brown hair, hazel grey eyes, dark mole on upper part of cheek, anchor on left side of neck etc., Absconded from the Sovereign steamer while lying at the Hunters River Wharf under escort to Newcastle 16th March.
Born - Dublin City Ireland. Single - Robbery attempt, Warehouseman labourer.