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Transportation
Catherine Macmanus was transported on the Brothers, departing 20th Nov 1823 and arriving 5th Apr 1824 with 91 passengers.
Brothers (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 109 (56) |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
New South Wales, Australia, Colonial Secretary’s Papers, Main Series of Letters Received. Offence; Felony Age; 22
Bound Indentures; Trade; Cook & Washerwoman Year of birth; 1803 Cast in right eye
Catherine was one of eight Irish women on board. Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Catherine McManus, age 21, Brothers (1) (1824), tried at Lancaster Assizes (Liverpool Boro) England, 1823, 7 years, Married, Trade – Cook washer woman. DOB, 1803. Native place, Dublin. Spouse: m Luke McManus.
One of 39 women on board “Brothers” who landed in NSW. Surgeon’s Comment on Conduct on board during the voyage. Catherine McManus - very loose and refractory. -------------------------------------------------- Certificate of Freedom obtained during the last week. Brothers (1) - Catherine, the wife of Luke McManus. Sydney Gazette, 23 Sept 1830.
There was a mutiny on board early in the voyage, involving about 6 women who tried to attack and beat up the ships surgeon, It seemed to have been started after resentment of a prisoner Catherine Ryan, having had her hair cut off as punishment on the orders of the surgeon, and was incited by Mr John Meach, Chief Mate, who was involved in prostitution on board the ship. The “Six Women had Created the Disturbance; their Names were Anne Russel, Catherine McManus, Ellen Meadows, Lydia Gardner, Catherine Ryan and Elizabeth Rae “ There was an enquiry later on arrival, and the charges were dismissed. More information on link: https://www.jenwilletts.com/convict_ship_brothers_1824.htm#Evidence