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Voyage
Transportation
Margaret Kelly was transported on the Arabian, departing 22nd Nov 1846 and arriving 25th Feb 1847 with 152 passengers.
391 ton Barque. Built Liverpool. The Barque Arabian, under the command of Captain Robertson, left Kingstown, Dublin, 22 November, 1846, with 150 female convicts and 37 children on board. One woman and 7 children died on the voyage. At least 2 children were born during the voyage. The Surgeon Superintendent was Dr Wylie, R.N. and the Matron, Mrs Evans. The Arabian arrived at Hobart Town, February 25 1847.
Arabian (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Records |
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Convict Notes
Arabian Indent. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON15-1-4$init=CON15-1-4P64 and https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON15-1-4$init=CON15-1-4P65 No 297. Margaret Kelly, age 25, House maid, Tried at Dublin City, 20 Dec 1845, 7 years, native place, Dublin. Single, catholic, can read and write a little. Relations: Brother Patrick, sisters Ann, Lucy. 12 months on the Town. Offence: Stealing wearing apparel, pr at Dublin, Mr Reynolds; for money, 6 months, shoes, 6 months.