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James Daley was transported on the Hercules, departing 29th Nov 1801 and arriving 26th Jun 1802 with 56 passengers.
The "Hercules" ship was built in 1801 at South Sheilds, England. 1801 voyage from Ireland to New South Wales, Australia. Sailed via Rio de Janeiro and the Cape. A mutiny occurred just prior to their arrival at Rio - after 45 minutes it was quashed but 13 convicts had been killed. Jeremiah Pendergass was named as the ring leader and shot. 44 deaths in total on this voyage. There was then another ship, also named, "Hercules" built 1822 at Whitby, England who made 3 trips to Austraia, in 1825, 1830 & 1832.
Hercules (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Convict Index Colonial Secretary Papers Hawkesbury Pioneer Index Convict Musters NSW |
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Convict Notes
Colonial Secretary Index. DALY, James. Per "Hercules", 1802 1820 Jun 30 Memorial (Fiche 3017; 4/1823 No.169)
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. James Daly, alias Daley, Dayly, age on arrival, 24, per Hercules I (1802), tried at Roscommon, 7 years. DOB, 1778, native place, Ireland. Died at McGraths Hill NSW. Spouse: m Marie Bentley (Smith) Listed in 1811 Muster. Information about him in Hawkesbury Pioneer Register, page 39. Also in Donohoe’s “Catholics of Ireland”, page 131.
Surname variations: Daly / Dailey / Deyley / Daily