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Voyage
Transportation
Mary Doyle 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
NOTE: There were 3 women named Mary Doyle who arrived per Arabian. This person was given the identifier (2) in Tasmanian Records. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Arabian Indent. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON15-1-4$init=CON15-1-4P54 and https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON15-1-4$init=CON15-1-4P55 No 753. Mary Doyle (2), proper name Mary Byrnes, age 27, House maid, Tried Dublin City, 5 Oct 1846, Native place, Dublin. Single, catholic, can neither read nor write. Relations: Uncle, Grandfather John Byrne at Co Carlow. Offence: Stealing a silk handkerchief, pr. Mr Smart in Dublin. Stealing money, 6 mos; 2 days 2 or 3 times in prison for drunkenness. --------------------------------------------------------------------- RECORDERS COURT - Yesterday. The Recorder sat yesterday at the usual hour for the trial of prisoners. Mary Doyle was indicted for stealing a handkerchief; and found guilty. It appeared she had been convicted of misdemeanours not less than on 22 occasions, and had suffered imprisonment for same; and under these Circumstances, the Recorder sentenced her to seven years' transportation. Freeman’s Journal, 6 Oct 1846.