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Transportation
Francis Mcnamara was transported on the British Sovereign, departing 16th Dec 1840 and arriving 17th Mar 1841 with 74 passengers.
Built in Sunderland 1840. Tonnage 493. Rig. Appears to be only one voyage transporting convict persons to Australia - Departing Dublin, Ireland 16 Dec 1840 to arrive at Van Diemen's Land 18 March 1841. As this ship sailed direct from Ireland, the full register of transportees are not yet listed on this web site but are currently being added. Please note this if searching for individual persons.
British Sovereign (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Records. |
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Convict Notes
Conduct Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-7$init=CON33-1-7p126 1613. Francis McNamara. Tried Clare, 25 June 1840, 7 years. Transported for Sheep stealing. Stated this offence, Sheep stealing, 2 sheep 2 lambs pro Maloney, Clare. Single. Surgeon’s Report: Lazy. Trade, Ploman & F. Labourer, age 21, Native place, Clare. Catholic, cannot read or write. 21 Sep 1844, Ticket of Leave. Free by servitude, 25 June 1847. CF 8/7/47. ---------------------------------------------------- Marriage Permissions. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON52-1-2p069 1643. Francis McNamara, T.L. British Sovereign, and 467. Mary Hodge, T.L. Royal Admiral, date of permission, 15 May 1845, Approved.