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James Russell was transported on the Hercules, departing 29th Nov 1801 and arriving 26th Jun 1802 with 57 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 | Australia, Convict Index, 1788-1868 |
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Convict Notes
1802 - Australia, Convict Index, 1788-1868 Name: James Russell Arrival year: 1802 Arrival State: New South Wales Trial Place: Londonderry Ship: Hercules 1802 - Possible Burial Record Old Sydney Burial Ground - Inventory of Burials Name; James Russell Age; No Details Year of Burial. 29 June 1802 Remarks; Convict