Arrival on Norfolk Island: Sirius 13 Mar 1790, male convict No. 68. He formed a relationship with Alice FIDEO, Convict, Lady Juliana 1790 who arrived on Norfolk Island per Surprize Aug 1790. He enlisted into NSW Corps in 1794 returning to Port Jackson after a few more voyages to Norfolk Island his final departure was board the Lady Nelson in 1813. More details on George … Continue reading George Eggleston, Convict, Alexander 1788
Born 1765 York England. He joined HMS Sirius 24 March 1787 at Portsmouth, crew number 185, aged 23 years with previous service on the Ardent. He was stranded on Norfolk Island in March 1790 and mustered on 20 Mar 1790 on Norfolk Island after the shipwreck. In Feb 1791, returning to Port Jackson per HMAT Supply and disembarked on 26 Feb 1791. Monk then embarked … Continue reading George Monk, Sailmakers Mate, HMS Sirius 1788
Cunningham joined HMS Sirius on 6 Nov 1786 at Deptford, crew number 110. Cunningham was promoted to master’s mate on 29 Sep 1789. He arrived on Norfolk Island per HMAT Supply Mar 1788. He drowned 6 Aug 1788 whilst on return trip from HMAT Supply to shore, the boat was swamped and he lost his life along with three others: John Williams, Laurence Tomlinson (able … Continue reading James Cunningham, Master’s Mate, HMS Sirius 1788
…. gracious god what will become of us all … God that we will be able to save some if not all but why do I flatter myself with such hopes … there is at present no prospect of it except that of starving, what will become of the people that are on board for no boat can go alongside for the sea and here … Continue reading Website Introduction and Author
Trade: Shoemaker. He joined HMS Sirius on 7 Nov 1786 as Quarter Gunner, aged 27 years, crew number 109, and he was promoted to Quartermaster 12 July 1787. More details on John Drummond and his partner Ann Read, convict, Lady Penrhyn 1788 (who also arrived on Norfolk Island per HMS Sirius Mar 1790 see: Settlers and Landholders Norfolk Island 1793 The Inhabitants of Norfolk Island: … Continue reading John Drummond, Quartermaster, HMS Sirius 1788
Convict, arrived on Norfolk Island 17 Mar 1790. From about 1800 on Norfolk Island John Best lived with Rebecca CHIPMAN, who sometimes was recorded as his house keeper. Departed Norfolk Island, per Mercury 19 May 1811 with his child Mary Wheeler (3) and Rebecca Chippenham More Details on John Best: Settlers and Landholders Norfolk Island 1793 The Inhabitants of Norfolk Island: Late 1808 – 1814 … Continue reading John Best, Convict, Friendship 1788
Joined HMS Sirius 23 Mar 1787 at Portsmouth, age 28 years, crew number 183, with previous service per Ganges. Cavanough is said to be the first person to set foot ashore at Port Jackson as he secured the long boat, on the morning of 26 Jan 1788. It is not known if he was a member of the party that visited and camped at Port … Continue reading Owen Cavanough, Able Seaman, HMS Sirius 1788
Marine Private 26th Portsmouth, Ship Marine, HMS Sirius 1788. Tunks was still a ship’s marine aboard HMS Sirius when the ship was dispatched to the Cape of Good Hope for provisions and supplies for the struggling colony, departing Port Jackson on 2 Oct 1788. HMS Sirius arrived back at Port Jackson 9 May 1789. Tonks was discharged to the Port Jackson Marine Garrison 5 Jun … Continue reading William Tunks, Ship Marine, HMS Sirius 1788
Born 1758 Portsmouth England, he was baptised 14 November 1758 St Thomas’ Portsmouth, England, son of John and Elizabeth BRADLEY. Occupation: Artist, Map Maker. William married Sally WITCHELL, 24 February 1787, Saint Faith Havant, Hampshire, England. His was appointment to First Lieutenant HMS Sirius on 25 October 1786, Crew Number 2, aged 28 years. Warrants or commissions for service at this rank in the Royal Navy, 25 October 1786: Arthur Phillip, Captain; … Continue reading William Bradley, 1st Lieutenant, HMS Sirius 1788
He joined HMS Sirius 28 October 1786 at Deptford, Crew Number 70, with no age or birthplace recorded. William wrote out his will on 18 March 1787. He was stranded on Norfolk Island, mustered on 20 March 1790 on Norfolk Island after the shipwreck. William Bryant may have been the Master’s Mate who on the second day after the safe landing of the crew, the weather being … Continue reading William Bryant, Masters Mate, HMS Sirius 1788
