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Transportation
Denis Quinn 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 and certificate records. |
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Convict Notes
The Convict Indentures state that Denis Quinn was 21 years old. He read and write; religion Roman Catholic; status single and a native of County Cork. He was a farm labourer. Denis was convicted of manslaughter in Cork on 6 July 1835 and sentenced to 14 years. He had no prior convictions. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 3 1/2 inches; complexion ruddy and freckled; hair brown and eyes hazel. Transport number 87. Convict number 36-1890. Received Ticket of leave on 14 November 1844 (number 44/2752).