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Peter Gorman was transported on the Medina, departing 5th Sep 1823 and arriving 29th Dec 1823 with 180 passengers.
Medina 1823. Surgeon’s Journal states: 27 August 1823; Received on board 180 male prisoners. 2: 5 September 1823; Got under way from the Cove of Cork and made all sail for ultimate destination. Two days before our departure 3 of the convicts were taken away in consequence of orders, and it was intended to have replaced them by others, but our short stay would not admit of it. The remaining convicts were 177. One convict died at sea. SHIP NEWS.—On Monday evening last arrived from the Cove of Cork, which she left on the 5th of September, with 176 male convicts, the ship Medina, Captain Brown. The guard comprises a detachment of the 40th, under orders of Lieutenant Gunning. Assistant Surgeon Coleman, 40th Regiment, comes by this opportunity The Surgeon Superintendent is Dr. Rodmell, R N. who was here before in the Mary transport. Sydney Gazette, 1 Jan 1824.
Medina (generic)References
| Primary Source | Colonial Secretary Index. Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. |
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New South Wales, Convict Indents; Trade; Hodman. Hodman; A Labourer who carries a hod. Hod; A builder's V-shaped open trough on a pole, used for carrying bricks and other building materials.
Warrants of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Indent No; 18 Offence; Felony wearing apparel
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Peter Gorman, age 21, Medina (1) 1823, Tried Dublin City, 1823, 7 years. DOB 1802, Native place, Longford, Herdsman. --------------------------------------------------Colonial Secretary Index. GORMAN, Peter. Per "Medina", 1823. 1824 Jan 6 - On list of convicts landed from the "Medina" and forwarded to Liverpool for distribution (Reel 6012; 4/3510 p.131) ----------------------------------------------------- NSW Permissions to Marry. 1825-1851. Permission at Liverpool, 21 Aug 1829. Peter Gorman, per Medina 1, age 26, 14 years, Ticket of leave, and Matilda Kells, per Brothers 2, age 22, 7 years, Bond. Rev. R. Cartwright. -------------------------------------------------- THE undermentioned Persons have obtained Certificates of Freedom during the last Week. viz: Medina, Peter Gorman. Sydney Monitor, 9 June 1830.