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Summary

Born
Jan 1802
Conviction
Stealing a pig
Departure
Jul 1830
Arrival
Nov 1830
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Martin Shannon
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1802
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Stealing a pig
Convicted at: Ireland, Dublin
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 3rd Jul 1830
Ship: Hercules
Arrival: 1st Nov 1830
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Martin Shannon was transported on the Hercules, departing 3rd Jul 1830 and arriving 1st Nov 1830 with 205 passengers.

The "Hercules" ship was built in 1801 at South Sheilds, England. 1801 voyage from Ireland to New South Wales, Australia. Sailed via Rio de Janeiro and the Cape. A mutiny occurred just prior to their arrival at Rio - after 45 minutes it was quashed but 13 convicts had been killed. Jeremiah Pendergass was named as the ring leader and shot. 44 deaths in total on this voyage. There was then another ship, also named, "Hercules" built 1822 at Whitby, England who made 3 trips to Austraia, in 1825, 1830 & 1832.

HerculesHercules (generic)

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Primary SourceIrish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry.

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Maureen Withey avatar
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on 16th November 2024

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Martin Shannon, age on arrival, 28, per Hercules II (2) 1830. Tried at Dublin, 1830, 7 years for Stealing pig. DOB, 1802, Native place, Dublin. Catholic. Married, 1 child, Trade, Grocer spirit dealer butcher.