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John Rochford 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. |
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Convict Notes
The court date should be 7 October 1835 not 1836.
The court date should be & October 1835 not 1836.
The convict indentures state that John Rochford was 14 years old. He could neither read nor write; religion Roman Catholic; status single and a native of Dublin. He was an errand boy. John was convicted on 7 October 836 at Dublin City of picking pockets and sentenced to 7 years. He had one prior conviction and served 6 months. Physical attributes: Height 4 feet 10 inches; complexion fair ruddy and freckled; hair light brown and eyes grey. Transport number 108. Prisoner number 36-1911. Received Certificate of freedom in 1843 (number 43/1338).