Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Te Rahui was transported on the Castor, departing 30th Nov 1845 and arriving 16th Nov 1846 with 12 passengers.
Castor (generic)References
| Primary Source | CON37/1/3 p769 CON16/1/3 p314 Tasmanian Archives |
Claims
No one has claimed Te Rahui yet.
Convict Notes
Native Place; New Zealand CON16-1-3 Image 318 Trial; Porirua Court Martial [Porirua, New Zealand] - 12 October 1846. Offence; Rebellion Aged above 25 years old ** Height; 5 ft 0 1/2 in Unable to read or write, Single
The transportation of the Maori captives had been questioned by the Hobart press when the prisoners first arrived, and opposition to the punishment increased with Te Umuroa’s death. The four remaining prisoners were released and returned to Auckland in March 1848.
correction arrived 16 November
He was convicted of Rebellion at Porirua on 12 October 1846 and received a life sentence. Transported on Castor arriving Van Diemens Land on 12 November 1846