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James Gregory was transported on the Hercules, departing 3rd Jul 1830 and arriving 1st Nov 1830 with 205 passengers.
The "Hercules" ship was built in 1801 at South Sheilds, England. 1801 voyage from Ireland to New South Wales, Australia. Sailed via Rio de Janeiro and the Cape. A mutiny occurred just prior to their arrival at Rio - after 45 minutes it was quashed but 13 convicts had been killed. Jeremiah Pendergass was named as the ring leader and shot. 44 deaths in total on this voyage. There was then another ship, also named, "Hercules" built 1822 at Whitby, England who made 3 trips to Austraia, in 1825, 1830 & 1832.
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Convict Notes
Saunders's News-Letter Dublin, Republic of Ireland 4 Nov 1829: WALL’S ROBBERY. John Tormey and James Gregory were indicted for stealing 100 watches, 100 gold seals, chains, rings, keys, also a silver watch. John Tormey was also on board. James Gregory was listed as 21 years old on arrival. Native Place: Dublin Occupation: Blacksmiths apprentice. James was single, 5'3¼" tall, dark ruddy complexion, dark brown hair, hazel eyes. Assigned to Public Works Dept. 7/9/1840: TOL Windsor 28/3/1842: TOL Windsor - Altered to Hartley 26/2/1843. 10/7/1848: CP