Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
John O'bryan was transported on the Ratcliffe, departing 19th May 1845 and arriving 30th Aug 1845 with 37 passengers.
Built 1842 at Whitby. Wood ship of 739 Tons.
Ratcliffe (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Archives - convict records |
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Convict Notes
John O'BRYAN (O'BRIEN) was convicted at Dublin City, Ireland on 25 Feb 1845 for stealing candlesticks. 7 yr transportation sentence. Gaol report: "orderly. Twice convicted before". Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the ship 'Ratcliffe' arriving 1845. Ship surgeon's report: "Quiet". Other personal details, such as age and trade are not recorded. (note - there are several John O'Brien's transported to VDL around this time) VDL: 15 mths Probation Period. Station Gang: Nicholls Rivulet. Served at Hobart, Antill Ponds, New Town Farm, Campbell Town, Darlington Maria Island, Cascades, Port Arthur, Ross, Oatlands, Tunbridge & Ross. Several records of misconduct and punishments. 3 May 1852: Free Certificate issued. 4 Sept 1867: at Hobart - stealing 36 lbs weight of lead. 6 mths hard labour.