Summary
Personal Information
Transportation
Patrick Lynch 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 Sydney Gazette, 13 Oct 1831 |
Claims
No one has claimed Patrick Lynch yet.
Photos
No photos have been added for Patrick Lynch.
Convict Notes
Absconded. Lynch Patrick, Hercules (3), No. 30-1844, 22, Kilkenny, Stone Cutter, 5 feet 4½, light brown hair, grey, eyes, ruddy and much freckled comp. small scar over right eye, woman on left arm, from No. 6 Road Party, since 27th July. NSW Govt. Gazette, 14 Aug 1833.
Patrick Lynch was a native of Kilkenny. He was 19 when convicted of stealing shirts and sentenced to be transported for 7 years at Antrim in 1830. He had numerous Colonial sentences when in New South Wales. Sydney Gazette, 13 Oct 1831 Absconded prisoners Lynch Patrick, No. 30-1841, Hercules, 20, Stone Cutter, Kilkenny, 5 feet 4 ½, grey eyes, light brown hair, ruddy freckled comp. from No. 2 Iron Gang.