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Transportation
James Ennis was transported on the Countess Of Harcourt, departing 14th Feb 1827 and arriving 28th Jun 1827 with 198 passengers.
Ship of 517 tons, built in India 1811. Voyages to NSW and VDL 1821, 1822, 1824, 1827 & 1828. Researchers please note that sailings direct from Ireland to Australia are not recorded under British data, and therefore not all details of people are on this web site (they are being added in, by volunteers, so please check thoroughly or send a message on community fb if you have queries).
Countess Of Harcourt (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 |
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Convict Notes
Folio 29: numerical abstract of cases mentioned in the journal, nosologically arranged, and surgeon’s general remarks regarding two men that died on the voyage that were much diseased when they embarked, which the surgeon objected taking [them] the day before sailing but Dr. Trevor the inspector was of opinion [that] the voyage would do them good.
National Archives. ADM 101/18/4 Medical journal of theCountess of Harcourt, convict ship, from 21 December 1826 to 11 July 1827 by Michael Goodsir, surgeon and superintendent, during which time the ship was employed in taking convicts from Kingston harbour Dunlary to New South Wales. Folios 21-27: James Enniss, aged 28, convict, taken ill at sea; sick or hurt, constant griping and purging attended with nausea, foul tongue, fetid breath, gums tender and spongy and bleed frequently, appetite very much impaired has been frequently attacked with diarrhoea; put on sick list 19 May 1827, died 27 June 1827 at 3 o'clock.
Warrants of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Indent No; 140. James Ennis. Age; 27 years [1800] Offence; Felony Trial; Meath - 7 years Height; 5 ft. 8 inches Complexion; Sallow Hair; Dark Eyes; Hazel ---------------------------------
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Countess of Harcourt - 1827 Name; James Ennis Noted against name; DIED 27 June 1827 of Dysenteria near the heads of Port Jackson