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Transportation
Patrick Skeffington was transported on the Boyd, departing 10th Mar 1809 and arriving 14th Aug 1809 with 144 passengers.
395 ton ship. Departed Cork, Ireland for New South Wales, Australia 1809. After leaving Australia, for New Zealand, the vessel was set upon by natives from Bay of Islands and most onboard the ship were massacred (including cannibalization). The boat was captured and towed to Motu Wai (Red Island) were it was totally destroyed.
Boyd (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales Certificate of Freedom. [NRS 12208] Register of Certificate of Freedoms |
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Convict Notes
1816 -Muster; Sentence Expired. Residence; Van Dieman's Land
New South Wales Certificate of Freedom. [NRS 12208] Register of Certificate of Freedoms No; 9/1315 Name; Patrick Skeffington When and where tried; Roscommon - March 1807 Sentence; 7 years Ship and arrival year; Boyd - 1809 When time expired. March 1814 Date of Certificate; 30 March 1814 Description and Remarks; Native County; Roscommon Trade; Clerk Age; 26 [1788] Height; 5 ft 4 3/4 in Complexion; Dark Ruddy Hair; Brown Eyes; Hazel