Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Denis Doherty was transported on the Portland, departing 21st Feb 1833 and arriving 26th Jun 1833 with 199 passengers.
The 'Portland' ship was built at Bristol, England in 1822, 385 tons. The 'Portland' transported convicted from Britain to Australia in 1832 & 1833. The 1833 voyage came direct from Cork, Ireland therefore all of the passengers are not yet listed on this web site.
Portland (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
War Office Records. Registers Court Martial. Private Denis Doherty, 27th. Regt, Tried at Cork Bks, 4 July 1832, for Drunkenness & violence. Sentence: Transportation as a felon for 7years & sent to NSW; Case sent 12 July 1832 for confirmation before the King.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Denis Doherty, age on arrival, 25, per Portland (2) 1833, Tried at Cork Court Martial, 1832, 7 years, for Drunkenness insubordination. Previous Convictions: 200 Lashes. DOB, 1808, native place, Sligo Co. Single, Soldier, Groom. Catholic. Remarks: Iron gang.