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Transportation
James Mcburney 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 and NSW Convict Muster 1837. |
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Convict Notes
The Convict Indentures state that James McBurney was 25 years old. He could read and write; religion Protestant; status married with no children and a native of Waterford. His occupation was dealer. James was convicted on picking pockets at Armagh and sentenced to 7 years. He had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 7 1/4 inches; complexion brown, freckled and a little pock pitted; hair dark brown and eyes grey. Transport number 11. Prisoner number 36-1816. NSW Convict Muster 1837 states that James McBurney was assigned to Government employment in Sydney. Received ticket of leave on 16 May 1841 in Port Macquarie, NSW. Received Certificate of Freedom in 1843 (number 43/1625).