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Voyage
Transportation
Johanna Sullivan was transported on the Blackfriar, departing 24th Jan 1851 and arriving 29th May 1851 with 199 passengers.
Ship built at Sunderland 1848. 621 tons. 1851: 261 female prisoners - 1 death (register of passengers currently being listed on this site - not yet complete). It is understood there were also 3 free female passengers. Master: T Greeves Surgeon: Jn Moody
Blackfriar (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Archives - convicts |
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Convict Notes
No; 978 Aged; 22 years old, Height; 4 ft 9 inches Offence; Stealing a Petticoat 1854 - 15 March 1854. Delivered an illegitimate child in private service 1854 - 31 March 1854. Entering the service of Mr. Mackessy and falsely representing herself to be the wife of John Butcher and living with him in a state of prostitution - sentence; 6 months hard labour. 1856 - Married to Eli Noble per Marion 2. 14 January 1856 1855 - Marriage Permissions. Sullivan, Johanna. Ship/free: Blackfriar Marriage to: Noble, Ely Ship/free: Marion Permission date: 18 Dec 1855 - Approved. Gazette 13 Nov 1855
Johanna Sullivan was convicted at Co. Cork on 09/07/1850 for stealing - a petticoat. 7yr sentence. Once convicted before for stealing clothes. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Blackfriar', arriving 29/05/1851. Ship Surgeon's Report: very quiet