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Voyage
Transportation
James Ryan was transported on the Bussorah Merchant, departing 16th Aug 1831 and arriving 14th Dec 1831 with 100 passengers.
The Bussorah Merchant was built at Calcutta in 1818, 531 tons. The ship transported convicts from England in 1828 to New South Wales, from Ireland in 1829/30 to Hobart, Van Diemen's Land and in 1831 another voyage to Sydney, New South Wales. (The ship also made voyages to Australia, in 1837, 1839 & 1845 with free immigrants.)
Bussorah Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | 1831 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Bussorah Merchant - 1831 |
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Convict Notes
1831 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Bussorah Merchant - 1831 Prisoners No; Indent No; 69 Name; James Ryan Age; 23 years. Unable to Read & write. Single. Native Place; Dublin Trade or calling; Mason's Labourer Offence; Burglary Trial; Dublin - 6 Jan 1831 - Life Previous Convictions; 3 months Height; 5 ft. 1 3/4 in Assigned; E Weston, Annondale Remarks; DIED; in the service of Mr. ??. Vide Letter; 47/358. 16 Jan 1847 1840 - Ticket of Leave; 40/513. 1846 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register Name; James Ryan. Age; 39 years Ship; Bussorah Merchant Date of Death; 24 Feb 1846. District; Yass