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
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
Born Sunderland Durham England. He joined HMS Sirius 28 October 1786 at Deptford, Crew Number 31, aged 26 years. Robert was stranded on Norfolk Island, mustered on 20 March 1790 on Norfolk Island after the shipwreck. In February 1791, James returned to Sydney aboard HMAT Supply and disembarked on 26 February 1791. Robert then embarked on the Dutch vessel Waaksamheid for England. He died at sea 14 November 1791, after writing … Continue reading Robert Henderson, Able Seaman, HMS Sirius 1788
Seaman Jacob Nagle wrote: HMS Sirius after striking the reef at Norfolk Island there was over four feet to seven feet, (accounts do vary) and flowing in fast into the hull of the bulging ship, now located even closer to shore before the swell broke once more against the ship, the crew were able get one boat alongside, and send safely ashore Captain Cook’s timepiece … Continue reading Love Children of HMS Sirius 1790
