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Transportation
James Mcmanis 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.
Hercules (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Hercules |
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Convict Notes
TRANSPORTS. — The high sheriff of Fermanagh has received an order to transmit forthwith to the hulk at Kingstown, for the purpose of being transported, the following persons convicted at the last assizes of Enniskillen : ... James Gilbride and James M‘Manus for cow-stealing; ... These convicts are to be escorted to Kingstown by a military force. New Times (London) 1 May 1830.
Sydney, Australia, Anglican Parish Registers - Sutton Forest All Saints Name; James McManis ** 2 by same name on board ** Abode; Berrima When Buried; 1835, 16 June Age; No Details Ship’s Name; Hercules - 1830 Quality or profession. Attached to the Iron Gang
1 of 2 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Hercules Indent No; 1976- 156 Name; James McManus ** 2 by same name on board ** Age; 18. Read & Write. Roman Catholic. Single Native Place; Fermanagh Co. Trade or calling; Stable Boy, Labourer Offence; Cattle Stealing Trial; Fermanagh - 23 March 1830 - 7 years Height; 5 ft.3 3/4 in Eyes; Blue Hair; Red Completion; Ruddy Freckled Remarks; DIED; at Berrima Stockade 1835 1833- 1834. North Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia - Entrance Book