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Transportation
Thomas Purcell was transported on the Henry Porcher, departing 5th Aug 1825 and arriving 3rd Dec 1825 with 176 passengers.
1825 Journey. On Saturday morning (3 Dec) arrived from London and Dublin, the ship Henry Porcher, Captain John Thompson, with 175 male prisoners, having lost one man - the rest in good health. She sailed from London the 10th of July, and Dublin the 5th of August. The guard comprises a detachment of the 47th Regiment, under the orders of Captain Donaldson. The Surgeon Superintendent is Dr. CARTER, R. N. Sydney Gazette, 5 Dec 1825.
Henry Porcher (generic)References
| Primary Source | National Archives, Kew, UK, Medical Journal ship Henry Porcher by Charles Carter Surgeon Superintendent, ADM 101/33/4. State Archives NSW, Series NRS 1156, Item X32, Convict Indents. |
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Convict Notes
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Henry Porcher - 1826 Indent No; 153. Name; Thomas Purcell No details Remarks; DIED on the passage Warrants of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Indent No; 153 Name; Thomas Purcell Age; 35 Offence; Stealing a heifer Trial; Kings County Height; 5 ft. 8 in Eyes; Blue Hair; Brown Completion; Sallow
Crime: Stealing heifer Medical Journal: Thomas Purcell, convict, aged 40; disease or hurt, scorbutus. Taken ill, 5 November 1825 at sea. Died 7pm on 29 December 1825.