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Transportation
Bryan Larkin was transported on the Waterloo, departing 21st May 1836 and arriving 6th Sep 1836 with 220 passengers.
1829 - Waterloo's first voyage arrived at Sydney Cove 9 July 1829. 180 Male Convicts. 2 Died on voyage. 7 sent to the hospital on landing. Total mustered; 171. Stephen Addison - Commander Michael Goodsire - Surgeon Superintendent [His wife was a passenger] 1842 - The Waterloo voyage of 1842 was wrecked on 28/8/1842. 189 people drowned, these being 143 convicts, 15 men of the 99th Regiment, together with 17 wives and children, the boatswain Mr. Chiverton, the sailmaker, the carpenter and 11 of the crew. Convicts were then received in Cape Town Prison from the wreck of the Waterloo, 2nd September 1842. They then completed their voyage to VDL per “Cape Packet” which arrived on 23/11/1842.
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| Primary Source | Australia Convict Annotated Printed Indentures. |
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Convict Notes
The convict indentures state that Bryan Larkin was 6years old. He could neither read nor write; religion Roman Catholic; status single and a native of Dublin. His occupation was an errand boy. Bryan was convicted of stealing sack at Dublin on 1 January 1836 and sentenced to 7 years. He had one prior conviction and served 3 months. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 3 1/2 inches; complexion fair and ruddy; hair light brown and eyes grey. Transport number 42. Prisoner number 36-1847. Comment on indentures states that 'sister Elizabeth Larkins 7 years ago'. Hence the additional spelling of Bryan's name in the alias section. Received ticket of leave in 1842 (number 42/1117). Received Certificate of Freedom in 1843 (number 43/317).