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Transportation
Eliza Thompson was transported on the Arabian, departing 22nd Nov 1846 and arriving 25th Feb 1847 with 152 passengers.
391 ton Barque. Built Liverpool. The Barque Arabian, under the command of Captain Robertson, left Kingstown, Dublin, 22 November, 1846, with 150 female convicts and 37 children on board. One woman and 7 children died on the voyage. At least 2 children were born during the voyage. The Surgeon Superintendent was Dr Wylie, R.N. and the Matron, Mrs Evans. The Arabian arrived at Hobart Town, February 25 1847.
Arabian (generic)References
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Convict Notes
Aged 25yrs; Roman Catholic; read & write; plain dressmaker/needlewoman; pale complexion; dk brown hair; Hazel eyes; single. Native Place of birth: Co. Down abt 1821 Mother: Mary Brothers: John & Patrick Sister: Eliza (or Elizabeth) Jane Ship Surgeon's Report: indifferent Assignments in Colony. 1848: Female Factory, Launceston 1850 & 51: Longford, Tas.
Eliza Thompson was convicted at Dublin on 23/04/1846 for stealing - shoes. 7yr transportation sentence to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Arabian' arriving 25/02/1847.