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Voyage
Transportation
Henry Kelly was transported on the Tellicherry, departing 31st Aug 1805 and arriving 15th Feb 1806 with 161 passengers.
The 'Tellicherry' - built in 1796 at Thames, England for the East India Company. 467 tons. One sailing to Australia - Ireland to New South Wales in 1805, arriving 1806. 125 (or 130) male and 35 female prisoners, 2 children - 6 deaths. Many on the men on board were political prisoners. Departed from Cork, Ireland. (The register of these persons is NOT yet complete on this website - a work in progress.) In 1807 the Tellicherry was shipwrecked off the coast of the Philippines. The men were rescued and made their way to Manilla.
Tellicherry (generic)References
| Primary Source | NSW Gov Records. Irish Convicts. |
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Convict Notes
Not sure if information about death of Henry Kelly, by hanging in 1806, is regarding the same person. The Colonial Secretary Index, 1788-1825, has information on this person as follows: KELLY, Henry. Per "Tellicherry", 1806 1805 Aug 17 - On list of convicts embarked on board the "Tellicherry" (Reel 6028; 2/8283 p.36) 1814 Dec 27 - On list of prisoners to be sent to Newcastle per "Lady Nelson" (Reel 6004; 4/3493 p.404) 1815 Oct - On monthly return of prisoners punished at Newcastle (Reel 6023; 4/1718 p.47)
Born Dublin County Ireland. Irish Rebel. Executed - hanged by Macarthur for bushranging in 1806 at Elizabeth Farm Parramatta NSW.