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Crime
Transportation
Luke Dillon 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.
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Convict Notes
New South Wales Certificate of Freedom. [NRS 12208] Register of Certificate of Freedoms No; 13/1328. Dated 5th April 1814 Name; Luke Dillon When and where tried; Roscommon - March 1807 Sentence; 7 years Ship and arrival year; Boyd - 1809 Native County; Roscommon Trade; Labourer Age; 30 {1784] Height; 5 ft 5 in Complexion; Fair Sallow Hair; Black Eyes; Dark Brown