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Daniel Driscoll was transported on the Medina, departing 19th Apr 1825 and arriving 14th Sep 1825 with 180 passengers.
Medina 1823. Surgeon’s Journal states: 27 August 1823; Received on board 180 male prisoners. 2: 5 September 1823; Got under way from the Cove of Cork and made all sail for ultimate destination. Two days before our departure 3 of the convicts were taken away in consequence of orders, and it was intended to have replaced them by others, but our short stay would not admit of it. The remaining convicts were 177. One convict died at sea. SHIP NEWS.—On Monday evening last arrived from the Cove of Cork, which she left on the 5th of September, with 176 male convicts, the ship Medina, Captain Brown. The guard comprises a detachment of the 40th, under orders of Lieutenant Gunning. Assistant Surgeon Coleman, 40th Regiment, comes by this opportunity The Surgeon Superintendent is Dr. Rodmell, R N. who was here before in the Mary transport. Sydney Gazette, 1 Jan 1824.
Medina (generic)References
| Primary Source | Old Bailey - online. Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 267 (135) |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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1826 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, Tasmania. 1826 No; 377 Name; Daniel Driscoll Ship; Medina Remarks; HOSPITAL 1830 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, Tasmania. 1830 Assigned; Public Works
The Proceedings of the Old Bailey DANIEL DRISCOLL, JAMES MOORE, Theft > pocketpicking, 22nd October 1823. 1333. DANIEL DRISCOLL and JAMES MOORE were indicted for stealing, on the 24th of September , a handkerchief, value 5 s., the goods of Henry Blakelock , from his person . HENRY BLAKELOCK . I am a solicitor , and live in Sergeant's Inn. On the 24th of September, about three o'clock in the afternoon, I was going through St. Paul's-church-yard with a friend; I was called back, and saw a gentleman with my handkerchief - I went to him, and found him holding the prisoners, he said he saw Driscoll take it from my pocket, and throw it to Moore. Driscoll asked me to forgive him, and said he had found it. ISAAC FLETCHER JOHNS . I am a haberdasher, and live in Little Ormond-street. I was in a shop in St. Paul's-church-yard, and noticed the prosecutor and his friend passing, and the prisoners following them. I saw Driscoll take the handkerchief out of his pocket, just as he passed the door, and give it to Moore. I ran out, and seized them. Moore was putting it under his smock-frock - he struggled, and got from me. I called Stop thief! and he threw it down - I pulled Driscoll to it, and picked it up. Moore was stopped and brought back. DANIEL FORRESTER . I was passing, and received them in charge. (Property produced and sworn to.) Driscoll presented a petition to the Court, begging for its lenity, and stating that he had been seduced by others into bad habits. MOORE, Pleaded distress. DRISCOLL - GUILTY . Aged 14. MOORE - GUILTY . Aged 18. Transported for Life . https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/browse.jsp?div=t18231022-32