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Richard Harkins was transported on the Prince Regent, departing 19th Sep 1820 and arriving 9th Jan 1821 with 148 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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| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Richard Harkins, age on arrival, 32, per Prince Regent II (1) 1821, Tried 1819 at Leitrim, 7 years. DOB 1789, native place Sligo Co., Labourer. ------------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Index. HARKINS, Richard. Per "Prince Regent", 1821. 1821 Jan 17 On list of convicts disembarked from the "Prince Regent" and forwarded to Airds for distribution (Reel 6007; 4/3503 p.50) -------------------------------------------------- THE undermentioned Persons have obtained Certificates of Freedom during the last Week, viz: Prince Regent (2) , Richard Harkins. The Monitor, Sydney, 11 Aug 1826.