
Almorah
Almorah 1.
We have further to announce the arrival on Sunday morning, the 29th instant, of the ship Almorah, with 180 male prisoners, all in excellent health, consequent upon their good treatment upon the
passage; she lost not a man. — This vessel sailed from the Downs the 28th of April, arrived at Rio de Janeiro the 15th of June, and sailed on the 23rd; Sydney Gazette, 30 Aug 1817.
Almorah 2.
Yesterday arrived from Ireland,- the ship Almorah; Captain Winter. She sailed from the Cove of Cork the 22d of August last, and brings 160 male prisoners, all in good health. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Alexander, R. N. The guard consists of a party of 30 men belonging to the 1st Regiment of Foot (Royals), under orders of Ensign Bruce. Sydney Gazette, 23 Dec 1820.
Almorah 3.
On Friday last, arrrived from Ireland, with 108 female prisoners, the ship Almorah, Captain Boyd. She sailed from Cork the 6th of April; reached no where: and, independent of the female prisoners, brings 15 free women, and 50 children. One prisoner, and one child, died on the passage. Dr. Price, R. N. is the Surgeon Superintendent.
Sydney Gazette, 26 Aug 1824.
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120 daysNew South Wales
Almorah
Almorah 1.
We have further to announce the arrival on Sunday morning, the 29th instant, of the ship Almorah, with 180 male prisoners, all in excellent health, consequent upon their good treatment upon the
passage; she lost not a man. — This vessel sailed from the Downs the 28th of April, arrived at Rio de Janeiro the 15th of June, and sailed on the 23rd; Sydney Gazette, 30 Aug 1817.
Almorah 2.
Yesterday arrived from Ireland,- the ship Almorah; Captain Winter. She sailed from the Cove of Cork the 22d of August last, and brings 160 male prisoners, all in good health. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Alexander, R. N. The guard consists of a party of 30 men belonging to the 1st Regiment of Foot (Royals), under orders of Ensign Bruce. Sydney Gazette, 23 Dec 1820.
Almorah 3.
On Friday last, arrrived from Ireland, with 108 female prisoners, the ship Almorah, Captain Boyd. She sailed from Cork the 6th of April; reached no where: and, independent of the female prisoners, brings 15 free women, and 50 children. One prisoner, and one child, died on the passage. Dr. Price, R. N. is the Surgeon Superintendent.
Sydney Gazette, 26 Aug 1824.
161 Convicts Onboard
| Convict | Conviction | Transportation |
|---|---|---|
1792 | Ireland, Westmeath Not Recorded | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1783 Thomas Lynch | Ireland, Wicklow Horse theft | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1800 - 1835 Leader | Ireland, Londonderry Cutting and wounding | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1800 | Ireland, Antrim Not Recorded | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1799 Lampton | Ireland, Dublin Burglary (house breaking) | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1799 | Ireland, Armagh Robbery | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1798 | Ireland, Meath Cow stealing | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1780 | Ireland, Meath Sheep-stealing | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1796 | Ireland, Antrim Cow stealing | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1797 Molloy | Ireland, Monaghan Not Recorded | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1790 Mcalinder, Mcalin | Ireland, Down Murder | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1801 - 1826 | Ireland, Dublin Felony (unspecified) | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1801 - 1823 | Ireland, Dublin Felony (unspecified) | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1793 | Ireland, Antrim Sheep-stealing | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1774 Donaghy | Ireland, Antrim Not Recorded | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1790 | Ireland, Sligo Murder | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1782 Burne | Ireland, Antrim Cow stealing | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1787 Mcdonagh | Ireland, Westmeath Cow stealing | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1799 Walsh | Ireland, Dublin Felony (unspecified) | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1754 James Mcvogue, Mcaloogue, Mcelvoogue | Ireland, Armagh Not Recorded | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1794 | Ireland, Dublin Assizes Burglary (house breaking) | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1804 John Mcguinness, Maginnis | Ireland. Dublin Felony (unspecified) | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1798 | Ireland, Down Stealing money | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1801 Terence Mcguiggan | Ireland. Tyrone Not Recorded | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1801 | Ireland, Dublin Felony (unspecified) | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1797 | Ireland, Antrim Not Recorded | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1794 Mcvogue, Mcalvie, Mcelvie, Mucklewhee | Ireland, Antrim Not Recorded | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1799 Mckindry | Ireland, Antrim Assault | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1800 Mckindry | Ireland, Antrim Murder | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1786 - 1820 | Ireland. Tyrone Unknown | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
Other Voyages
| Voyage | Passengers | Average Sentence | Life Sentences |
|---|---|---|---|
![]() 31/3/1817 - 29/8/1817AlmorahNew South Wales | 184 | 38 Years | 61 |
![]() 6/4/1824 - 20/8/1824AlmorahNew South Wales | 109 | 10 Years | 4 |