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Transportation
John Shannon was transported on the Henry Porcher, departing 5th Aug 1825 and arriving 3rd Dec 1825 with 176 passengers.
1825 Journey. On Saturday morning (3 Dec) arrived from London and Dublin, the ship Henry Porcher, Captain John Thompson, with 175 male prisoners, having lost one man - the rest in good health. She sailed from London the 10th of July, and Dublin the 5th of August. The guard comprises a detachment of the 47th Regiment, under the orders of Captain Donaldson. The Surgeon Superintendent is Dr. CARTER, R. N. Sydney Gazette, 5 Dec 1825.
Henry Porcher (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. John Shannon, age on arrival, 39, per Henry Porcher (1) 1825, Tried 1825 at Dublin, 7 years for felony watch. DOB, 1786, native place, Dublin. Butler. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Index. SHANNON, John. Per "Henry Porcher", 1825 1825 Dec 7 Recommended by H Dumaresq (Reel 6064; 4/1789 pp.33a-c) --------------------------------------------------------------------- I have been on board the Convict ship and have had the following men very strongly recommended by the officers. Shannon, a house servant, very decent looking. .... and I mention the other men, in order that you may have an opportunity of obliging your friends. 7 Dec 25. H. Dumaresq.