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Transportation
Michael Whelan was transported on the Prince Regent, departing 19th Sep 1820 and arriving 9th Jan 1821 with 148 passengers.
Prince Regent, 1820-21. On Tuesday arrived from Ireland, the ship Prince Regent, Captain Clifford. She left the Cove of Cork the 19th of September last, and brings, in excellent health, 144 male prisoners. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Taylor, R. N. The guard comprises 30 men of the 1st Foot (Royals), under orders of Lieut. Lewis. Sydney Gazette, 13 Jan 1821.
Prince Regent (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Thomas Leary and Michael Whelan, sentenced to death at the late Assizes for Waterford, have had their sentences changed to transportation for life. Limerick Gazette, 4 April 1820.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Michael Whelan, age on arrival, 23, per Prince Regent II (1) 1821, Tried 1820 at Waterford Co., Life, DOB 1798, native place, Tipperary, Tailor. Colonial sentence.