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Voyage
Transportation
James Gribbon was transported on the Henry Porcher, departing 5th Aug 1825 and arriving 3rd Dec 1825 with 176 passengers.
1825 Journey. On Saturday morning (3 Dec) arrived from London and Dublin, the ship Henry Porcher, Captain John Thompson, with 175 male prisoners, having lost one man - the rest in good health. She sailed from London the 10th of July, and Dublin the 5th of August. The guard comprises a detachment of the 47th Regiment, under the orders of Captain Donaldson. The Surgeon Superintendent is Dr. CARTER, R. N. Sydney Gazette, 5 Dec 1825.
Henry Porcher (generic)References
| Primary Source | State Archives NSW, Convict Indent (NRS 12188, Item 4/4009A, Microfiche 656 |
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Convict Notes
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Henry Porcher - Dec 1825 Indent No; 93 Name; James Gribbon Age; 73 [1752] 71 on Warrants Native Place; Co. Antrim Trial Date; 26 Mar 1825 Height; 5 ft. 5 in Eyes; Grey Hair; Grey Completion; Pale Sydney, Australia, Anglican Parish Registers, Liverpool St Luke No; 101 Name; Thoms Gribben Abode; Liverpool Hospital When Buried; 30 Aug 1828 Age; 86 ** as per register ** Ships Name; Henry Porcher Quality or profession; Govt Employee By whom the Ceremony was performed; Robert Cartwright
The Belfast newsletter reported that convict James Gribbon passed through Belfast on 22 April 1825 from county Antrim gaol to the hulk Essex
Oldest convict on ship, aged 73 on arrival Native Place: Antrim Co. Occupation: Butter maker ploughman shearer Tried 1825 Carrickfergus Antrim Co.