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Transportation
John Kelly 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 | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Absconded. Kelly John, Hercules (3), 30-1892, 23, Kilmamock, baker, 5 feet 4½, ruddy comp. light brown hair, hazel eyes, small scar on nose between eyes, from Light House, since 13th October 1834. NSW Govt. Gazette, 15 Oct 1834.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. John Kelly, age on arrival, 19, per Hercules II (2) 1830. Tried at Dublin City, 18290, 7 years for Shoplifting, DOB, 1811, Native place, Kilmarnock (or Kilmannock Wexford Co). Single. Protestant, Trade, Baker.