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Transportation
James Naughton 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 James Naughton was 21 years old. He could read and write; religion Roman Catholic; status single and a native of County Limerick. He was an indoor servant. James was convicted of stealing money from master at Limerick City on 4 January 1836 and sentenced for 7 years. He had no prior convictions. Physical attribution: Height 5 feet 3 inches; complexion ruddy; hair light brown and eyes blue. Transport number 141. Prisoner number 36-1944. 1837 NSW General Muster state that James Naughton was assigned to I) Government Service in Sydney and ii) Thomas Petty in Sydney. Received Certificate of Freedom on 25 November 1843 (number 43/2027) in the district of Wollombi.