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Transportation
Thomas Sinclair 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 Printed Annotated Indentures. |
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Convict Notes
The convict indentures state that Thomas Sinclair was 18 years old. He could read; religion Protestant; status single and a native of County Antrim. He was a town labourer. Thomas was convicted of stealing clothes on 16 October 1835 at Antrim and sentenced to 7 years. He had one prior conviction and served 3 months. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 5 inches; complexion ruddy and little pock pitted; hair light sandy brown and eyes grey. Transport number 4. Prisoner number 36-1809. Received Ticket of Leave in 1840 (number 40/2254). Received certificate of freedom in 1843 (number 43/315).