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Transportation
Lawrence Mcenerney 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; NSW 1837 General Census and certificates. |
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Convict Notes
The convict indentures state that Lawrence McEnerney was 22 years old. He could read and write; religion Roman Catholic; status single and a native of County Limerick. He was a baker. Lawrence was convicted of stealing silver spoon on 4 January 1836 at Limerick City and sentenced to 7 years. He had one prior conviction and served 6 months. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 6 inches; complexion fair ruddy and a little pock pitted; hair light brown and eyes light hazel. Transport number 139. Prisoner number 36-1942. Received Certificate of Freedom on 11 January 1843 (number 43/63). NSW 1837 Census states that Thomas McEnerney was assigned to Government in Sydney.