The 345 ton barque Trinidad departed
Glasgow (Grennoch) 22 July 1841, arriving in Sydney 6 November
1841. There had been 3 births and four deaths during the voyage
of 108 days, the main diseases encountered being diahorrea and
inflammation of the bowels, rheumatism and pneumonia, with some
constipation and spasmodic colic. A routine of early rising, regular
hours, regular washing of the person, fumigation and being on
deck as much as possible was maintained to assist the health and
demeanour of the passengers, though the Surgeon-Superintendent
noted that more punishment for minor offences could have improved
respect and reduced carelessness. Divine service was conducted
thirteen times during the voyage, the school was attended by 32
children and three adults, and dancing and singing helped the
passengers pass the time.
On board were 36-year old farm servant George Bailey, his 33-year
old (32 in her application) house servant wife Jane Armstrong
and their family, Margaret (10), William (9), Eliza Jane (7),
John (5) and Aiken (3½). 20-year old Bridget O’Neill
(Biddy) was in their care. George Bailey, from Clogher TYR, was
the son of John a farmer and Jane his wife; Jane Armstrong, from
Belfast ANT, was the daughter of William a farmer and Elizabeth
his wife. George and Jane were both able to read and write; both
were Protestants. Biddy was able to read; she was Roman Catholic.
Before disembarking, George secured three months employment with
D L Irving on the Shoalhaven at a rate of 24 per annum plus rations.
Another passenger was 28-year old farm servant Owen Macanally,
a Roman Catholic from ?Trout TYR. He had embarked with his 29-year
old wife and their children Rosa (4) and John (1½); his
wife died on pneumonia after reaching Sydney but before disembarking.
Owen was able to read and write and was a Roman Catholic; he was
the son of Miles and Mary (both living). Before disembarking,
Owen secured six months employment with D L Irving on the Shoalhaven
with the same conditions as George Bailey. George and Owen were
the only immigrants from the Trinidad hired by Irving.
There was also 24-year old farm-labourer John Beattie, his 22-year
old house-servant wife Jean Cranstown and their children John
(4½) and Robert (13 months). Arriving in good health, the
Beatties hailed from Enniskillen FER; they were Episcopalian adherents.
John could read and write; Jean was illiterate. John’s parents
John and Elizabeth were both deceased, Jean’s mother Mary
was still living but her father Robin was deceased. John found
employment after disembarking.
Disembarkation of the 164 immigrants and passengers was completed
by 21 November, and the Trinidad sailed on 19 December
1841 for Singapore with ballast; with Master James Brown, Surgeon
Dr Alex Russell.
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