Transcribed from the 7 February 1848 issue of The Armagh Guardian newspaper, by permission of The British Library: Transmission of Convicts from Dublin.--Late on Friday evening, 120 convicts (from all parts of Ireland), the majority of these unhappy creatures having been sentenced at the special commission, and who had been transmitted from the country to the Smithfield and Kilmainham prison, were embarked at the North Wall, on board the 'Isle of Bute' steamer under an escort of Lancers and Dragoons. The steamer brought the convicts to Kingstown, where they were put on board the 'Bangalore' transport vessel, which has been lying in harbour for some time past. Amongst the prisoners was Frewen, sentenced to transportation for life for having harboured Wm. Ryan (Puck) in the county Limerick. Frewen is a tall, athletic man, of good countenance. He looked very dejected. The 'Bangalore' is destined for Bermuda, and on her arrival there the convicts will be transmitted to the penal colonies. ========================================================== Alison Causton Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

Hello Alison, The convicts of the 'Bangalore' arrived in Tasmania, Australia on July 14, 1848 via Bermuda. Regards, Peter Mayberry Tuggeranong ACT http://www.pcug.org.au/~ppmay/