In 'The rebel ship Minerva' Barbara Hall traces the lives of the human cargo on board. Hear about their trials, which captivated Ireland at the time. Some had chosen voluntary exile, others were tried by court martial. There were rebel priests and urban criminals, such as Ann Kelly, aka Croppy Nance. A few would become the colonial 'glitterati' of Sydney, including General Joseph Holt, and free immigrant, artist John Lewin. Other would be involved in the first Irish rebellion on Australian soil, in September 1800.
