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Transportation
Thomas White was transported on the Hercules, departing 3rd Jul 1830 and arriving 1st Nov 1830 with 205 passengers.
The "Hercules" ship was built in 1801 at South Sheilds, England. 1801 voyage from Ireland to New South Wales, Australia. Sailed via Rio de Janeiro and the Cape. A mutiny occurred just prior to their arrival at Rio - after 45 minutes it was quashed but 13 convicts had been killed. Jeremiah Pendergass was named as the ring leader and shot. 44 deaths in total on this voyage. There was then another ship, also named, "Hercules" built 1822 at Whitby, England who made 3 trips to Austraia, in 1825, 1830 & 1832.
Hercules (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. |
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Convict Notes
UK, Royal Navy Medical Journals, Name: Michael White Age: 33. Birth Date: abt 1797 Ship: Hercules Disease; Ophthalmia Surgeons Notes; Whilst on board the Hulk at Kingston was frequently subject to attacks of Ophthalmia, by which he had almost completely lost the sight of the left eye
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Indent No; / -109 Name; Michael White ** 2 on board with same name ** No Details Remarks; DIED ON PASSAGE New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Name: Michael White Age: 33 years. [1797] Trial; 27 May 1829 - Dublin - 7 years No; 55 Offence; Felony of Brass Cock. Height; 5 ft. 0 in