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Voyage
Transportation
John Mcdermott was transported on the Westmoreland, departing 27th Apr 1838 and arriving 22nd Aug 1838 with 112 passengers.
The Westmoreland was a 405-ton sailing ship built in 1832 at Lynn, Norfolk, England. Four (4) sailings listed for her to transport convicts (and some free settlers and soldiers) to Australia - New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). (Voyage in 1838 from Ireland to NSW is currently being compiled, incomplete list of persons to date.)
Westmoreland (generic)References
| Primary Source | State Archives NSW (Indents: NRS 12189; Item: X641; Microfiche: 734) |
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Convict Notes
Non-Annotated Printed Indentures: Convict No. 38-1578, aged 15, cannot read or write, Rom. Cath., Single, Native Place Co. Dublin, Trade Laborer, Offence House robbery, Tried 27 Feb. 1838 in Droghede, no former convictions, Certificate of Freedom 46/993