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Crime
Transportation
Thomas Cummins was transported on the Boyd, departing 10th Mar 1809 and arriving 14th Aug 1809 with 144 passengers.
395 ton ship. Departed Cork, Ireland for New South Wales, Australia 1809. After leaving Australia, for New Zealand, the vessel was set upon by natives from Bay of Islands and most onboard the ship were massacred (including cannibalization). The boat was captured and towed to Motu Wai (Red Island) were it was totally destroyed.
Boyd (generic)References
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Convict Notes
New South Wales Certificate of Freedom. [NRS 12208] Register of Certificate of Freedoms No; 9/1374 Name; Thomas Cummins When and where tried; Dublin City - July 1807 Sentence; 7 years Ship and arrival year; Boyd - 1809 Native County; Co. Kildare Trade; Carpenter Age; 28 [1786] Height; 5 ft 9 in Complexion; Ruddy Hair; Brown Eyes; Hazel Date; 1 Aug 1814
Thomas CUMMINS was convicted at Dublin, Ireland in 1807. 7yr Transportation sentence - to New South Wales, Australia per the 'Boyd' 1809. Aged 26yrs.