Hello, Looking for passenger lists for the following ships from Cork, Ireland, to Baltimore/Annapolis in 1772 (advertisements from the 'Cork Hibernian Chronicle,' newspaper, 1772):- "FOR BALTIMORE IN MARYLAND, the good ship CRAWFORD, James M'Lean, Master, burthen 300 tons, a stout new ship, and a prime sailor, well accommodated for passengers and servants, will sail in 15 days, all healthy young men, and a few young women, who are willing to better their fortunes, will meet with proper encouragement by applying to Mrs. M'Donough in Bruce's-lane, or at the Captain's Lodgings at Mr. Walker's in Half-Moon-street, or on board ship at Passage. Said Captain is well known to give kind usage to passengers and servants. For freight or passage apply to Messrs. Joseph and Pope Gray. For BALTIMORE IN THE PROVINCE OF MARYLAND, the most flourishing and plentiful part of all America, - THE good new Schooner, MOLLY AND SALLY, of Maryland, Gabrial Siacom, Master, being well accommodated for cabin and steerage passengers, and servants, will be ready for sea in fourteen days, therefore all young men and women, who are willing to better their fortunes will meet with good encouragement by applying to Mrs. Mc. Donough in Bruce's-lane, said Captain at the Widow Bass's in George's-street, or on board the schooner at Passage. For freight or further information apply to William Willcocks, and Co. near Parliament Bridge. Mar. 9 For ANNAPOLIS & BALTIMORE TOWN IN MARYLAND, the most healthy, best and cheapest province in North America, and but two days journey from the flourishing city of Philadelphia, - The SWAN of Maryland, burthen 250 tuns, a stout new Brigatine, and a prime sailor, Benjamin Dashiell, Commander, is now in the harbour, and will be soon completely fitted out for the reception of Passengers, Redemptioners and Servants, and ready to sail in about three weeks. The Swan is a tight good vessel, and the Captain is well acquainted in that trade. He will be plentifully supplied with provisions and every other necessary accommodation for the voyage. Proper encouragement will be given to any likely young men and women, (particularly tradesmen and husbandmen) who are well recommended, and willing to better themselves abroad, by applying to Capt. Dashiell, at the Bristol Arms in Half-Moon-street; or on board the vessel at Passage. Whoever wants freight or passage may apply to Thomas Browne, merc! hant, near the Old Drawbridge. May 7. For the City of ANNAPOLIS and BALTIMORE TOWN in MARYLAND, the most flourishing province in North America, - THE PENN of Philadelphia, burthen 250 tuns, a fine new Snow, and a prime sailor, Thomas Mc. Cane Commander, is now completely fitting out for the reception of Passengers; has excellent accommodations and will be ready to sail in about 12 days. All healthy young men, and likely young women, who are well recommended and willing to better their fortunes abroad, will meet with the best encouragement and good usage from Captain Mc. Cane at the Bristol Arms in Half Moon street; or on board the vessel at Cove. For freight or passage apply to Thomas Browne, near the Old Drawbridge. August 13." These ships would also seem to have carried prisoners from Cork who had been sentenced 'to be transported to the plantations.' Would also love to receive any information re books, cds or articles. Regards, Jean Prendergast, Cork http://homepage.eircom.net/~ridgway/