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Voyage
Transportation
Bridget Flynn was transported on the Blackfriar, departing 24th Jan 1851 and arriving 29th May 1851 with 199 passengers.
Ship built at Sunderland 1848. 621 tons. 1851: 261 female prisoners - 1 death (register of passengers currently being listed on this site - not yet complete). It is understood there were also 3 free female passengers. Master: T Greeves Surgeon: Jn Moody
Blackfriar (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Archives - convicts https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=2887 |
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Convict Notes
1865 - Orphan Number: 2919 Orphan: Mary Ann JONES Mother: FLYNN, Bridget Father: JONES, William Mother's ship: Blackfriar Father's ship: Cicero Age when admitted: 3yrs Date admitted: 19 May 1865 Date discharged: Institution(s): Queens Orphan School References: SWD26/8, CSD25/11/396
1865 - Orphan Number: 2887 Orphan: Catherine JONES Mother: FLYNN, Bridget Father: JONES, William Mother's ship: Blackfriar Father's ship: Cicero Age when admitted: 7yrs 4ths Date admitted: 19 May 1865 Date discharged: Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: Remarks: parents in prison References: SWD26/8, CSD25/11/396
1865 - April 1865. Description: Application for admission to the Queen's Orphan School. Application made by William Jones at present tin the Goal under sentence of 6 months Name of child/ren Jones, Catherine Jones, Mary Ann Record Type: Health & Welfare Father; William Jones. Arrived per Ship "Cicero" from USA - Free. Occupation; Sailor Bridget Flyn. No; 480. Per Ship; Blackfriar Undergoing a sentence of 18 months at the Cascade Factory Hobart Town, has an infant with her. Property:
Bridget FLYNN (Identifier 2, the daughter) was convicted at Fermanagh, Ireland on 1 Jan 1850 for receiving stolen goods - cloth. 14 yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Blackfriar' arriving 29 May 1851. Single; aged 18yrs; child's maid' 5'1 1/2"; Roman Catholic. Native Place - Co. Cavan, Ireland. Mother - Bridget (Biddy) Flynn (also convicted and on board this ship) Brother - Patrick - also convicted. Sisters- Anne Flynn - also convicted and transported on this ship)