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Thomas Gibbons was transported on the Tellicherry, departing 31st Aug 1805 and arriving 15th Feb 1806 with 161 passengers.
The 'Tellicherry' - built in 1796 at Thames, England for the East India Company. 467 tons. One sailing to Australia - Ireland to New South Wales in 1805, arriving 1806. 125 (or 130) male and 35 female prisoners, 2 children - 6 deaths. Many on the men on board were political prisoners. Departed from Cork, Ireland. (The register of these persons is NOT yet complete on this website - a work in progress.) In 1807 the Tellicherry was shipwrecked off the coast of the Philippines. The men were rescued and made their way to Manilla.
Tellicherry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Anne-Maree Whitaker, in “Unfinished Revolution- United Irishmen in New South Wales 1800-1810” |
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Convict Notes
1806 - Possible Burial Record. Old Sydney Burial Ground - Inventory of Burials Name; Thomas Gibbons Age; No Details Year of Burial. 23 Dec 1806 Remarks; Convict
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Thomas Gibbons, alias Gibbins, age 66, Tellicherry 1806, Tried at Mayo, 1803, Life. Irish Rebel. DOB 1740. Died 1828 NSW. --------------------------------------------------- Anne-Maree Whitaker, in “Unfinished Revolution- United Irishmen in New South Wales 1800-1810”, states “Thomas Gibbons lived on the estate of the Earl of Altmont in Mayo, and was charged with involvement in the 1798 rebellion.” -------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Index. GIBBINS, Thomas. Per "Tellicherry", 1806. 1805 Aug 17 - On list of convicts embarked on board the "Tellicherry" (Reel 6028; 2/8283 p.39)