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Thomas Maguire 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 | Australian Convict Annotated Printed Indentures and certificate records. |
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Convict Notes
The Convict Indentures state that Thomas Maguire was 25 years old. He could read and write; religion Roman Catholic; status single and a native of Dublin. He was a sawyer. Thomas was convicted of stealing money in Dublin City on 9 October 1835 and sentenced to 7 years. He had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 8 inches; complexion pale and pock pitted; hair light sandy and eyes hazel. Described as having sandy whiskers in later documents red whisker. Transport number 111. Prisoner number 36-1914. Received ticket of leave on 18 July 1841 (number 41/1425) in Maitland. Cancelled per an assault and sentenced to Iron Gang. Received Certificate of Freedom on 9 October 1843 (number 43/1665).