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Voyage
Transportation
Patrick Phelan 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 | NSW Gov Records. Irish Convicts. |
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Convict Notes
A letter to another convict from the same townland (Martin Kelly per Governor Ready 1829) mentions Patrick Phelan and co-offender John Lougham "Patrick Whelan and John Loman (sic) is transported for life for the killing of John the Squire of Knock Carne"
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842. Name; Patrick Phelan alias Whelan Ship; Captain Cook - 1832. No; 32 - 970. Indent No; 161 Age; 20 Est birth Year; 1812 Reads, Single; Religion; Roman Catholic. Native Place; Queens county Calling; Farmers Servant Offence; Manslaughter Date of Trial: Queens County. 19th July 1831. Sentence; 7 years Height; 5 ft. 4 1/2 in Complexion; Ruddy & freckled Hair; Brown Eyes; Hazel Noted against name; COUSIN to 32 - 972 (John Lougham)
17930 Phelan Patrick - 1832 16 August Williams River SG. Farm servant. Assigned to Mathew Chapman. 40915 Phelan (Whelan) Patrick - 1836 15 October Maitland SG. Obtained ticket of leave.
Born - Queens County Ireland. Single.