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Transportation
John Dowdles was transported on the Navarino, departing 22nd Sep 1842 and arriving 10th Jan 1843 with 181 passengers.
Built 1808. 493 tons. Several voyages to Australia with convict transportees. Registers of persons currently being updated - not complete as yet. 1840-1841. Departed Dublin 5th.Sept 1842. Arrived Hobart appx 10th Jan 1843. Sailed with 260 convicts including between 40-50 women,girls & children loaded at Kingstown Harbor. Capt A Warning.
Navarino (generic)References
| Primary Source | Navarino Indent: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON14-1-16/CON14-1-16P193 and https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON14-1-16/CON14-1-16P194 |
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Convict Notes
John Dowdell, for manslaughter; seven years. ... Vindicator, 20 July 1842. Manslaughter ... Dowdell, for the murder of Henry Smith, at Portgienone, on the ? March last, and James M'Peak, for aiding. Dowdel pleaded guilty of manslaughter, but not of murder. M'Peak pleaded guilty of riot, and of aiding in the assault 11. Smith. Henry M’Mullun was so indicted for a riot the same time and place, and assault ... Newry Examiner, 20 July 1842.
Navarino Indent: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON14-1-16/CON14-1-16P193 and https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON14-1-16/CON14-1-16P194 John Dowdles, Tried at Antrim, 14 July 1842, 7 years. Age 28, 5 ft 6 ½. Protestant, can read and write, Married, 3 children. Offence: Manslaughter of man named John Smith in a row. Surgeon’s Report: Good. Trade, F Laborer. Native place, Co. Derry. Remarks: W, Elizabeth NP. F James, M, Margaret. B, Jas. 1 S. Elizabeth Margaret.