Pekoe
Built Dundee, Scotland 1834. 379 tons. Rig type S.
Transported convicts from Dublin, Ireland 1840 to New South Wales, Australia. List of 177 - 180 male persons. As this ship sailed direct from Ireland, the details of those on the voyage are NOT fully entered on this site, but being updated by volunteer researchers.
Military Guard of the 96th Regiment plus 5 women and 11 children. Two boys, Matthew Wood (son of Michael Wood) and Patrick McArdle (son of James McArdle) - they were considered as free persons. Ship Surgeon, Robert Bower kept a Medical Journal.
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120 daysNew South Wales
Pekoe
Built Dundee, Scotland 1834. 379 tons. Rig type S.
Transported convicts from Dublin, Ireland 1840 to New South Wales, Australia. List of 177 - 180 male persons. As this ship sailed direct from Ireland, the details of those on the voyage are NOT fully entered on this site, but being updated by volunteer researchers.
Military Guard of the 96th Regiment plus 5 women and 11 children. Two boys, Matthew Wood (son of Michael Wood) and Patrick McArdle (son of James McArdle) - they were considered as free persons. Ship Surgeon, Robert Bower kept a Medical Journal.
191 Convicts Onboard
| Convict | Conviction | Transportation |
|---|---|---|
1820 | Cork City Not Recorded | 10/7/1840 - 7/11/1840 New South Wales |
1817 | Cork City Not Recorded | 10/7/1840 - 7/11/1840 New South Wales |
1820 | Ireland, Cork Not Recorded | 10/7/1840 - 7/11/1840 New South Wales |
1825 Thomson | Dublin City Stealing copper | 10/7/1840 - 7/11/1840 New South Wales |
1812 - 1863 Witnalder | Cape of Good Hope Court Martial Mutiny | 10/7/1840 - 7/11/1840 New South Wales |
1817 | Ireland, Carlow Assault | 10/7/1840 - 7/11/1840 New South Wales |
1816 | Ireland. Clare Assault | 10/7/1840 - 7/11/1840 New South Wales |
1811 | Ireland, Longford Highway robbery | 10/7/1840 - 7/11/1840 New South Wales |
1811 | Ireland, Mayo Stealing money | 10/7/1840 - 7/11/1840 New South Wales |
1797 | Ireland. Antrim Shop lifting | 10/7/1840 - 7/11/1840 New South Wales |
1792 | Drogheda Louth County Robbery | 10/7/1840 - 7/11/1840 New South Wales |