
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 |
|---|---|---|
1793 | Ireland, Dublin Assizes Not Recorded | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1798 | Ireland, Tyrone Not Recorded | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1791 Smith, Smythe | Ireland, Meath Cow stealing | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1805 Stewart | Dublin City Felony (unspecified) | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1785 - 1822 | Ireland, Dublin Assizes Not Recorded | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1798 | Ireland, Meath Cow stealing | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1795 Murphy | Ireland, Westmeath Larceny from a person (including picking pockets) | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1797 Patrick Welsh, Patrick Welch | Ireland. Dublin Burglary (house breaking) | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1792 | Ireland, Dublin Felony (unspecified) | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1788 | Ireland, Dublin Not Recorded | 24/8/1820 - 22/12/1820 New South Wales |
1780 | Ireland, Antrim Cow stealing | 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 |