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James Hackett was transported on the Prince Regent, departing 13th Feb 1824 and arriving 15th Jul 1824 with 180 passengers.
Prince Regent, 1820-21. On Tuesday arrived from Ireland, the ship Prince Regent, Captain Clifford. She left the Cove of Cork the 19th of September last, and brings, in excellent health, 144 male prisoners. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Taylor, R. N. The guard comprises 30 men of the 1st Foot (Royals), under orders of Lieut. Lewis. Sydney Gazette, 13 Jan 1821.
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Convict Notes
5/9/1823 Saunders's News-Letter Dublin, Republic of Ireland: John Doyle and James Hacket were then put to the bar, charged with having burglariously entered the dwelling-house of the Rev. Joseph Singer. (John Doyle was also on board). James Hackett was 40 years old on arrival - his native place was Clonmel, Tipperary County. Colonial Secretary Papers: HACKETT, James. Per "Prince Regent", 1824 1824 Oct 12: To be sent to Port Macquarie. On return of fines and punishments in the Police Office (Reel 6023; 4/6671 p.95) 1824 Oct 16: On list of convicts transported to Port Macquarie per "Amity" (Reel 6019; 4/3864 pp.490-1) 19/12/1824: James Hackett died of Dropsy, aged 40, at Port Macquarie. Listed as James "Halkett".