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James Finnigan was transported on the British Sovereign, departing 16th Dec 1840 and arriving 17th Mar 1841 with 74 passengers.
Built in Sunderland 1840. Tonnage 493. Rig. Appears to be only one voyage transporting convict persons to Australia - Departing Dublin, Ireland 16 Dec 1840 to arrive at Van Diemen's Land 18 March 1841. As this ship sailed direct from Ireland, the full register of transportees are not yet listed on this web site but are currently being added. Please note this if searching for individual persons.
British Sovereign (generic)References
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Convict Notes
CONVICT DEPARTMENT. February 19, 1847. The period for which the undermentioned persons were transported having expired, certificates to that effect have been granted them accordingly: James Finegan, British Sovereign ; Launceston Examiner, 26 Feb 1847.
Conduct Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-7$init=CON33-1-7p78 1595. James Finnigan, age 22, Tried Limerick 22 Oct 1840, 7 years, for Larceny. Stated this offence: Cutting and stealing an ash tree. Patk Connor. I was transported as in the Police. I’d not have been transported had I not held that situation. Single. Surgeon’s Report: Careless and negligent at first, improved lately. Good tempered. Native place, Armagh. Trade, Harness maker, saddler. Remarks: Has been a soldier. 4 mos in Artillery. 14/12/43. - Constable. Free by Servitude, 22 Oct 1847.