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Voyage
Transportation
Alice Mcmahon was transported on the Margaret, departing 24th Jan 1837 and arriving 30th May 1837 with 37 passengers.
Built 1829 at Chepstow. 365 tons. Female prisoners were transported to New South Wales on the 'Margaret' in 1837, 1839 and 1840. The 'Margaret' was the last convict ship to transport female prisoners to New South Wales. Another voyage to Van Diemen's Land in 1843. The 1840 sailing also carried 17 free female passengers and one male. The registers of persons is not yet complete on this web site, so please note this if researching. (A work in progress.)
Margaret (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Alice McMahon, age on arrival, 18, per Margaret (1), 1837. Tried at Antrim, 1836, 7 years for Stealing brass. DOB 1819, Native place, Antrim Co. Single, brother, Henry McMahon, arrived per Calcutta II 1837. Catholic. Nursery maid.