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Transportation
James Smith was transported on the Pekoe, departing 10th Jul 1840 and arriving 7th Nov 1840 with 191 passengers.
Built Dundee, Scotland 1834. 379 tons. Rig type S. Transported convicts from Dublin, Ireland 1840 to New South Wales, Australia. List of 177 - 180 male persons. As this ship sailed direct from Ireland, the details of those on the voyage are NOT fully entered on this site, but being updated by volunteer researchers. Military Guard of the 96th Regiment plus 5 women and 11 children. Two boys, Matthew Wood (son of Michael Wood) and Patrick McArdle (son of James McArdle) - they were considered as free persons. Ship Surgeon, Robert Bower kept a Medical Journal.
Pekoe (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Belfast Quarter Sessions. James Smith, well-known thief, for stealing shawl, … the property of John Russell, Belfast Guilty; transported for seven years. Northern Whig, 14 April 1840.
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. James Smith, age on arrival, 15, per Pekoe, 1840. Tried at Antrim, 1840, 7 years sentence, for Shop lifting. Former convictions: 10 months. DOB 1825. Native place, Antrim Co. Trade, Errand boy. Single. Catholic. Remarks: CF 48/106.