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Transportation
William Galvin was transported on the Boyd, departing 10th Mar 1809 and arriving 14th Aug 1809 with 144 passengers.
395 ton ship. Departed Cork, Ireland for New South Wales, Australia 1809. After leaving Australia, for New Zealand, the vessel was set upon by natives from Bay of Islands and most onboard the ship were massacred (including cannibalization). The boat was captured and towed to Motu Wai (Red Island) were it was totally destroyed.
Boyd (generic)References
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Convict Notes
William Galvin was listed as 30 years old on arrival. Crime not found. Colonial Secretary Papers: GALVIN, William. Per "Boyd", 1809 1819 Oct 10: Labourer. Juror at inquest on Thomas Cooper held at Sydney (Reel 6021; 4/1819 pp.109-10) 1820 Jul: Memorial (Fiche 3019; 4/1824A No.269 p.61) 1822 Sep 18: Of Pitt Street. On list of persons receiving an assigned convict (Fiche 3291; 4/4570D p.129) 27/3/1819 Sydney Gazette: WILLIAM GALVIN, proceeding in the Ship General Stuart, requests Claims to be immediately presented.