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John Flynn was transported on the Chapman, departing 25th Mar 1817 and arriving 26th Jul 1817 with 202 passengers.
The Chapman ship was built at Whitby, England in 1777, rebuilt in 1811 and refurbed in 1815. Tonnage: 558 The 1817 voyage from Ireland to New South Wales, Australia is not yet fully recorded on this web site - currently being updated. A mutiny occurred on this voyage with 7 men killed and many others wounded. (200 male convicts embarked) 1824 voyage from England to Van Diemen's Land (180 male convicts). 1826 voyage from England to Van Diemen's Land (100 male convicts, 2 escaped). Royal Staff guards & 19 private passengers.
Chapman (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records. |
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Convict Notes
https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON13-1-1$init=CON13-1-1p78 Names of 70 male convicts forwarded per Brig Jupiter to Hobart, details taken from the Indents. Dated Sydney, 9 August 1817. John Flynn or O’Sullivan, Tried at Dublin City, Tried 22 Oct 1816, 7 years. -------------------------------------------------- Tasmanian Conduct Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-13$init=CON31-1-13p8 No 4. John Flinn, Chapman & Jupiter. Tried October 1816, 7 years. May 8 1820. Constable/ neglect of duty as a Constable & insolent to Dr Priest. Acquitted. July 19 1820. T.L. Drunk & neglect of duty as a Constable, to pay a fine of 20/-. Jan 13 1825. F.S. Drunk last night between 8 & 9 o’clock & abusing Constable Clerges, fined 5/-. Aug 18 1821 Making away with sundry property belonging to his master, 50 Lashes & reurned to P.W. Jan 31 1827 Absent from his service. Returned to his master. May 17 1832. F.S. Drunk, fined 5/-.
Name: John Flynn [John O'Sullivan] Age: 29 [1787] Trial; Dublin - 22 Oct 1816 - 7 years Vessel: Chapman - 26 Jul 1817 Trade; Blacksmith or Hammerman Height; 5 Ft. 3 1/2 in Complexion; Dk, Pale Hair; Brown Eyes; Hazel 1817 - 5 Aug. On return of convicts arrived per "Chapman" who embarked on the "Jupiter" for Hobart. Per "Chapman", 1817