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Voyage
Transportation
John Meehan was transported on the Captain Cook, departing 5th Nov 1831 and arriving 2nd Apr 1832 with 103 passengers.
The ship, 'Captain Cook' was built at Whitby, England in 1826. Transported convicts to New South Wales in 1832, 1833 and 1836.
Captain Cook (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict database by Peter Mayberry. 16 Aug 1832, Sydney Gazette |
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Convict Notes
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842. No; 32-1110. Indent No; 200 Age; 26 Est birth Year; 1805 Married - Nil children Religion: Roman Catholic Native Place: Enniskillen Calling; Soldier Date of Trial: Enniskillen Court Martial, 7 Jul 1831 Offence; Desertion Sentence; 7 years, 3 months former conviction Height; 5 ft. 7 3/4 inches Complexion: - Hair: Brown Eyes; Hazel ----------------------------------- Sydney, Australia, Anglican Parish Registers, 1814-2011 Liverpool St Luke. 27 February 1826 - 23 September 1838 Name; John Meehan No; 587 Abode; Liverpool Hospital When Buried; 25th April 1836 Age; 30 Ships Name; Capt Cook Quality or Profession; Prisoner of the crown By whom the Ceremony was preformed; Robert Cartwright
Age 26, convicted at Enniskillen, Fermanagh Co. Ireland, for desertion, in 1831. Born in Enniskillen, Fermanagh Co, married, a soldier. died in 1836 at Liverpool hospital. 16 Aug 1832, Sydney Gazette Assigned prisoners: Meehan John, Captaine Cooke, soldier, to F. Allman, Maitland.